When OpenAI decided to begin livestreaming major announcements and demos to YouTube, reliability wasn’t just a goal—it was a non-negotiable. The debut event, 12 Days of OpenAI, drew millions of live viewers eager to see cutting-edge AI updates in real time. With high expectations and zero tolerance for failure, OpenAI needed a rock-solid streaming setup that could handle the pressure.

Enter Epiphan Pearl.

To ensure flawless delivery, OpenAI chose the Epiphan Pearl-2 as their primary encoder for live streaming and recording. Pearl handled it all: streaming to YouTube, primary recording, confidence monitoring, and backup redundancy. With Pearl’s intuitive interface and dependable performance, OpenAI delivered 12 days of smooth, real-time streaming—with zero downtime.

The results? Seamless video, an authentic feel, and a setup so successful that OpenAI now uses Epiphan Pearl for all their live events.

Read the full case study on Epiphan’s website