Milestone Systems acquires brighter AI adding state-of-the art anonymization technology to company line-up
India– April 8, 2025 Milestone Systems is pleased to announce the acquisition of brighter AI, effective April-2025.
The Berlin-based technology company, brighter AI, provides anonymization
solutions for video data based on state-of-the-art deep learning technology to
protect people’s identities in public.
The
advances of artificial intelligence raise concerns around data privacy across
the world. One of the biggest challenges in developing AI solutions is finding
and accessing sufficient data that can be used. Without data, there are no AI
models to train, which are essential for existing AI technologies such as
ChatGPT and Copilot. This challenge is particularly significant in video data,
where it is even more difficult to find data that does not contain sensitive
personal information. The solution lies within regulatory-compliant data and
this is exactly what brighter AI’s anonymization technology brings.
The acquisition of brighter AI also opens up a
range of new opportunities with anonymization capabilities and privacy
enhancement, which protects data and enables full data privacy. The addition of
brighter AI significantly strengthens Milestone’s offerings for video
management software, video surveillance as a service and video analytics and
fuels the company’s ongoing growth journey in and beyond security.
Additionally, brighter AI’s anonymization technology serves as a cornerstone of
the recently announced data library and AI model training tool Project Hafnia.
Strengthening European competitiveness
The privacy-by-design tool developed by
brighter AI further solidifies Milestone’s position as a leading Responsible
Technology company. Combining
two European tech leaders with a focus on taking a responsible approach to AI
development will be a significant contribution to making Europe the leader in
the global AI and tech landscape. It is a testament to European innovation and
strengthens the continent’s competitiveness whilst protecting individual
citizen’s privacy.
“brighter
AI is a perfect match for Milestone. Their proven technology is top-notch and
will give us a wider offering to existing and future technology partners and
customers. The anonymization tool for video technology will also enhance our
focus on responsible technology. Even more important, our two company cultures
are highly compatible. Having known brighter AI for a while, as we have an
established collaboration on Project Hafnia, I have complete faith that this
will be a great benefit for all. I am indeed very pleased to welcome our new
colleagues to Milestone,” says Thomas Jensen.
Founded
in 2017 by Marian and Patrick Kern, brighter AI serves companies across various
sectors and is the leading anonymization solution for video data based on
artificial intelligence. For the solution Deep Natural Anonymization, which
automatically detects a personal identifier such as a face and generates a
synthetic replacement, brighter AI was named “Europe’s Hottest AI Startup” by
Nvidia.
“brighter
AI was founded with the mission to make visual data usable in a
privacy-preserving way. Joining Milestone Systems marks an exciting new
chapter—together, we can scale that mission to a global level out of Europe.
Milestone’s leadership in responsible video technology and their vision with
Project Hafnia align perfectly with our own values. We’re proud that our
anonymization solutions will become a core pillar of a platform that’s set to
redefine how compliant, high-quality video data is used to train AI. We’re
ready to shape the future of visual AI—secure, ethical, and transformative.”
Marian Gläser says.
Milestone
Systems is acquiring brighter AI and are thereby significantly contributing to
strengthening European competition power and innovation. Europe must be leading
in setting the right standards for global responsible technology. By combining
two European tech leaders with a dedicated focus on responsible AI development,
Milestone contributes to making Europe a leader in the global AI and tech
landscape.
brighter
AI employs 24 people. who will continue their great work as part of a separate
business area within Milestone.
About Milestone Systems
Milestone Systems is a
world leader in data-driven video technology used in industries as diverse as
manufacturing, airports, law enforcement, retail, and traffic management. We
provide a clear picture of how to create a safer, better and more prosperous
world. Our XProtect video management software, BriefCam AI-powered analytics,
and Arcules cloud VSaaS help customers learn from the past, understand the
present, and predict the future. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in
Copenhagen, Milestone employs more than 1,500 people worldwide and has been an
independent company in the Canon Group since 2014. Visit milestonesys.com for more information.
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