Acquisition brings cutting-edge anonymization tech to Milestone’s video analytics portfolio
Milestone Systems, a global leader in video technology, has announced the acquisition of Berlin-based brighter AI, a specialist in advanced anonymization solutions for video data. The move is aimed at enhancing Milestone’s capabilities in developing AI-powered video analytics that comply with global privacy regulations, while maintaining data utility for surveillance and smart infrastructure applications.
brighter AI is known for its award-winning Deep Natural Anonymization (DNAT) technology, which uses deep learning to mask personal identifiers such as faces and license plates in video feeds. This approach allows organizations to use video data for AI training and analysis without compromising individual privacy or violating data protection laws.
“Innovation must go hand in hand with ethics—this acquisition helps us achieve just that.” – Thomas Jensen, CEO, Milestone Systems
“With the acquisition of brighter AI, we reinforce our commitment to developing responsible AI solutions that uphold privacy without compromising performance,” said Thomas Jensen, CEO of Milestone Systems. “As video data becomes more integral to everything from public safety to smart city development, this partnership ensures we are building a future where innovation and ethics go hand in hand.”
The acquisition aligns with Milestone’s ethical AI strategy and strengthens initiatives like Project Hafnia, a platform designed for privacy-compliant AI model training. It also reflects a growing industry trend toward embedding privacy and compliance into the core of AI and surveillance systems.
India, among other nations, is seeing a rapid rise in the deployment of AI and video analytics for public safety, transport, and smart city development. The addition of brighter AI’s capabilities to Milestone’s platform is expected to support Indian stakeholders in meeting these needs while staying aligned with emerging data protection frameworks.
The acquisition underscores Milestone’s long-term vision to combine innovation with ethical responsibility in the rapidly evolving surveillance tech space.