Netflix accounts could be shut down for users who share passwords
Beware!
Last updated 11th Jan 2019
The moment many Netflix users have always feared may be coming soon - the streaming company could be about to crack down on account holders who share their passwords with others.
It's an established fact that, quite often, there will be one person who takes one for the team and actually pays for the streaming service, whilst letting many of their friends or family take advantage of the fact by sharing the login details and allowing them to use it too.
But the end could be nigh for those who share their logins with others, as a technology firm have just unveiled a new AI system which is designed to put a stop to account sharing.
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According to the Mirror, company Synamedia have taught the AI system to search through passwords on services including HBO and Netflix, and pick out those that are being shared. And in something straight out of Black Mirror, the system will actually then choose for itself how guilty parties will be dealt with, either by forcing them to upgrade to a premium service - or even shutting down their account altogether.
At a CES technology conference earlier this week, Synamedia's Chief Product Officer Jean Marc Racine said, "Casual credentials sharing is becoming too expensive to ignore. Our new solution gives operators the ability to take action. Many casual users will be happy to pay an additional fee for a premium, shared service."
He added, "It’s a great way to keep honest people honest while benefiting from an incremental revenue stream."
The system is already being trialled - so beware, Netflix account sharers!
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