Tarini Padmanabhuni founded DetectifAI after her grandfather was deceived by a deepfake voice impersonating his brother. The San Francisco startup aims to create AI models that can detect fake voices in real time on smartphones, enhancing user security during calls and voice messages.
DetectifAI plans to license its technology to phone manufacturers, allowing for built-in detection features. The startup has already begun generating revenue by handling calls for financial institutions in India, focusing on deepfake detection and speaker verification.