Catch+Release Launches AI-Powered Search to Find Creator Content Across Platforms

Catch+Release launched an AI-powered search to find user-generated content across platforms using natural language.
The search allows brands to license creator content without moving between platforms.
It uses image recognition to identify objects and scenes in media assets.
The search currently only indexes creators on the Catch+Release platform, not the whole internet.
The company raised $31.3 million in funding, including a recent $8 million extension round.

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