From fighting software piracy to protecting children with AI
A career spent tracking illegal activity online has taken on a new purpose in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). For nearly two decades, Choi Seung-hyun worked in software license compliance and anti-piracy, including stints with Adobe, Microsoft, the Business Software Alliance and PTC. Now, the DragonEyes CEO is using that experience to develop an AI agent designed to find harmful online…
The transition from combating software piracy to safeguarding children through artificial intelligence (AI) has become a pivotal focus in Choi Seung-hyun's career. For over two decades, the tech executive honed his skills in software license compliance and anti-piracy measures, serving prominent companies such as Adobe, Microsoft, the Business Software Alliance, and PTC.
However, his latest venture, DragonEyes, leverages his extensive experience to create an AI-powered agent specifically aimed at identifying and mitigating harmful online content targeting children.
Choi credits his 20-year tenure in software license compliance as the catalyst for DragonEyes' inception. His background prompted him to question how to tackle harmful digital content more effectively. This inquiry ultimately evolved into the development of DragonEyes' AI agent. The project took on added significance in November 2025 when Choi learned about a multinational game company in the United States facing scrutiny over its management of harmful online content, with some investigations implicating potential child abuse cases.
As a parent of two sons attending high school and elementary school, Choi's personal stake in the issue deepened, prompting a dual perspective as both a concerned parent and an experienced compliance professional.
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