New Delhi, May 3 -- A panel discussion on 'Piracy: Safeguarding Content through Technology' brought together global leaders in media, law, and cybersecurity to address one of the most pressing challenges facing the digital content economy at WAVES 2025.

Moderated by Neil Gane, Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific at IP House, the conversation reflected the growing consensus that piracy is no longer a fringe concern but a mainstream threat demanding coordinated, multi-dimensional responses.

Vivek Couto, Managing and Executive Director of Media Partners Asia, underlined the economic cost of unchecked piracy.

"Online piracy is expected to cost the industry over 10 per cent in lost revenue between 2025 and 2029. But effective anti-pirac...