WAVES 2025 - Anti-Piracy Challenge

WAVES 2025 - Anti-Piracy Challenge:
A key initiative under the "Create in India" program to promote indigenous innovation in digital content security.
Why in the news:
The Anti-Piracy Challenge is part of WAVES (World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit) 2025, organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
Event Details:
WAVES 2025 will be held from May 1-4, 2025, in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Challenge Objective:
To advance technologies like fingerprinting and watermarking to combat digital piracy.
Overwhelming Response:
Received over 1,600 registrations and 132 idea submissions.
Finalists Announced:
Top seven finalists selected for their innovative solutions in digital content security.
Finalist Solutions (Examples):
StealthGuard (offline watermarking), Monk DB (AI-native fingerprinting database), NuroTrace (video protection suite), PirateX (DRM system), Tryambaka (blockchain-powered watermarking), SFSS (steganography fingerprinting), Shadow Stamp (marker-based tracking).
Digital Piracy Problem:
Estimated 90 million users engaged in online video piracy in India in 2024, causing potential losses of USD 1.2 billion.
WAVES Purpose:
A global event positioning India as a hub for media innovation, IP creation, and content development.
Sectors Covered:
Broadcasting, Films, TV, Radio, Animation, Gaming, Comics, Advertising, Emerging tech (Generative AI, AR/VR/XR), and Digital Media Platforms.
Impact:
Supports the Creative Economy and contributes to the growth of India’s Media and Entertainment (M&E) sector.
Supported By:
CII, IPHouse, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Hack2Skill.

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