A deepfake voice fooled a grandfather into paying ransom money, prompting action. The incident showed how AI-generated voices can deceive people. DetectifAI was founded to stop such scams.
The company designs small AI models that can run inside a smartphone's operating system. Unlike cloud-based detection, these models give instant results during calls or voice messages. This approach aims to prevent scams in real time.
DetectifAI sells its software development kit (SDK) to phone makers. The first to include this detection feature will have an advantage over competitors. The company also plans to license its technology to businesses and fraud prevention firms.
Currently, DetectifAI already handles more than 100,000 calls a month for financial institutions in India. These calls involve AI voice agents that verify callers and detect deepfakes. The company keeps customer details confidential.
The founder has a background in machine learning from a young age and studied cyber-physical systems. She led India’s first driverless racecar team in an international competition.
DetectifAI has raised a small seed investment from notable backers. It is also competing in TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield at Disrupt in San Francisco.