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DetectifAI Launches Deepfake Voice Detection Technology for Smartphones

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Impact: 70%

Updated 1h ago

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DetectifAI, founded by Tarini Padmanabhuni, aims to combat AI-driven scams by providing deepfake voice detection technology that can operate directly on smartphones. The company has already begun handling over 100,000 calls a month for financial institutions in India, focusing on debt collection and loan document follow-ups. DetectifAI's approach allows for immediate detection of AI-generated voices without the need for cloud processing.

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DetectifAI's technology enables deepfake voice detection to run directly on smartphones, contrasting with existing solutions that rely on cloud processing.

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Confirmed Fact

Americans lost close to $900 million to AI-driven scams last year, up 24% from 2024.

Confirmed Fact

DetectifAI handles more than 100,000 calls a month for financial institutions in India.

Official Claim

DetectifAI has raised a small seed amount from investors Josh Constine and Manohar Kamath.

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DetectifAI is one of the startups vetted by TechCrunch’s editorial team to compete in its Startup Battlefield competition.

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After a deepfake voice fooled her grandfather, this founder sprang into action

TechCrunch·2h ago