The AI-powered anti-piracy platform creates the first solution to identify and shut down livestream piracy in real time

BERKELEY, Calif.: Redflag AI, the anti-piracy platform that identifies, intercepts, and blocks unauthorized content access, created “Cyclops” as an end-to-end, real-time anti-piracy solution to stop live entertainment piracy.

“This is an exciting time for live sports as the NFL, NHL, NBA, and college football and basketball seasons are in full swing,” said Redflag’s CEO Max Eisendrath. “But, it’s also prime time for sports and entertainment piracy. Redflag’s Cyclops identifies and eliminates piracy streams to protect live content and the revenue it produces.”

Professional and amateur sports are among the most popular live-streamed content—watched by 61% of viewers who subscribe to streaming services. Yet a study of sports fans across 10 countries found that 51% pirated live sports monthly despite having at least one streaming subscription. A 2023 Harvard Business Review study found that 35% of NFL fans surveyed watch football games on pirated streaming services. Live sports streaming piracy generates an estimated $28B in annual losses.

Here’s how Cyclops finds unauthorized live streams and shuts down access to it:

Unalterable Identification & Detection–Unique wave signature technology ensures comprehensive frame-by-frame coverage that is unalterable and resistant to any piracy attack techniques. It reliably allows Redflag to distinguish between pirates and authorized users, ensuring immediate response and no disruption to legitimate viewers.

Real-Time Shutdown–The fully automated stream shutdown that eliminates piracy streams at any point in broadcast within five minutes of detection. Shutdown occurs at the originating user account–eliminating piracy at its true source while maintaining high-quality and uninterrupted broadcasts.

Customizable Response Strategies–The technology provides flexible response options, including stream redirection and alternative content presentation. It enhances viewer engagement by replacing pirated streams with legitimate alternatives, maintaining brand reputation and audience engagement.

Simple Integration–The technology easily integrates with existing content delivery network (CDN) setups and A/B encoding mechanisms, requiring no additional development and eliminating the need for multiple platforms.

“Pirates are some of the most clever engineers on the planet. They invent and utilize many complex and, frankly, odd techniques to avoid detection and skirt security measures. Cyclops gives our clients the ultimate tool to outsmart the pirates and shut them down in minutes,” said Alex Bothe, Cyclops’ creator and Redflag’s Vice President of Engineering, Research, and Development.

Fonte: Business Wire