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Founder's Pitch
"For AI companies worried about unauthorized use of their generative models, DISTSEAL offers watermarking that’s 20x faster and just as robust as pixel-based methods, embedding directly in the model’s brain."
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Why It Matters
AI-generated images are getting so real, it's hard to tell what's fake. DISTSEAL makes sure you can always trace them back to their source.
Product Angle
'Invisible ink for AI images.'
Disruption
Current watermarking methods slow down AI and can be easily bypassed. DISTSEAL is faster and more secure.
Product Opportunity
With AI images becoming more common, ensuring they’re traceable can save companies from legal headaches and unauthorized use.
Use Case Idea
A 'Made by AI' stamp that’s invisible but always there, even if someone tries to erase it.
Science
Instead of adding watermarks to the picture itself, DISTSEAL hides them in the 'thoughts' of the AI model. It's like teaching a parrot to say 'I’m from Meta' every time it talks.
Method & Eval
DISTSEAL was tested on thousands of images, showing it’s up to 20x faster with similar robustness to traditional watermarking.
Caveats
If someone really wants to remove the watermark, it’s possible with enough effort.
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Sylvestre-Alvise Rebuffi
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Tuan Tran
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Valeriu Lacatusu
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