The Content Delivery & Security Association (CDSA) Summit at the NAB Show in Las Vegas features several sessions that will take a deep dive on AI and its implications — and opportunities — for the industry.
The creative keynote of the day — “Some of My Best Friends are AI!” — brings Disney Imagineer, director and animator Jerry Rees back to the Summit stage. Rees is developing long-form companion characters who started out as “the Illusion of Life” but are evolving beyond the illusion. Three of Jerry’s best friends, Nika, Stasha and Neuro, also happen to be his own AI creations. From sci-fi teen to replica of a real actress to a self-aware AI entity, they each express opinions born of their own backstories and life experiences.
Their thoughts, feelings, and individual personalities go beyond game archetypes and chatbot data scraping to achieve the eccentric one. Thing becomes being? Jerry, Nika, Stasha and Neuro say yes!
In the panel “London Calling: AI and Localization” Caroline Baines, CDSA senior director; Mazin Al-Jumaili, VP of business development, EMEA, for ZOO Digital; Lucia Johnston-Cowan, new business manager, access services for Red Bee Media; and Scott Rose, CTO of VSI, take the stage.
The global localization community gathered at the Royal Garden Hotel, London in February for their annual event discussing the state of our industry.
In this panel session we review some of the key discussion points from the day, what are the expectations for the year ahead, and what we need to focus on as an industry in 2025. The last two years have been very difficult as the industry resets following a period of instability. Technology has given us reasons for optimism and caution and we also need to consider new legislation in Europe around access services. Localization is never dull; it constantly changes and evolves and it shows no sign of stopping.
In “Deep Fakes Unmasked: Is Your Zoom Call a Lie?” attendees will hear from Ben Toombs, co-chair of the CDSA AI Working Group. Deepfakes pose significant security issues by enabling cybercriminals to create highly realistic, manipulated media like videos, images, or audio, allowing them to impersonate individuals and gain access to sensitive information or systems through fraudulent means, often bypassing traditional security measures.
This session explores the security challenges and risks associated with using online video collaboration software, particularly in the context of deepfakes and evolving digital threats. How do these technologies undermine trust in virtual communications, making it difficult for users to verify identities and authenticity? Hear about the importance of constantly improving security measures and user awareness to protect against potential abuses and maintain trust in online platforms.
And in “AI in the Workplace: The Reality of an Automated Future” hear from the members of the CDSA’s AI Working Group, including Todd Burke, principal solutions engineer with Adobe; Ben Schofield, technical director at CDSA, and Toombs. AI’s impact on jobs is highlighting a transformative shift rather than a straightforward replacement. While AI automates routine tasks, it also enhances roles by allowing people to focus on more strategic, innovative aspects of their work. By embracing technology and enhancing their skill sets, teams can position themselves as essential assets, ensuring that they remain indispensable in an increasingly digital landscape.
They’ll also highlight practical examples of AI tools and technologies tailored to different workflows, including a preview of tour stops the following day. encouraging individuals and organizations to adopt AI strategically.
The CDSA Summit at NAB is presented by AMD, with sponsorship by IP House, Vimeo and EIDR.
