Boosting Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: An In-depth Analysis of Sophisticated Watermarking Methods and Their Challenges

In the present era with the widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital content, the importance of watermarking techniques has increased. This survey “Survey on Watermarking Methods in the AI Domain and Beyond” provides a detailed review of the applications and developments of watermarking techniques in various fields. It highlights the latest technologies in watermarking in digital media, software, and especially AI models. The survey also highlights how these technologies are helpful in protecting intellectual property, data integrity and authentication. Additionally, it discusses the challenges and future directions of watermarking, including the requirements of robustness, invisibility, and resistance against attacks. The survey aims to provide researchers, developers, and industry experts a better understanding of the current progress and upcoming opportunities in this field.