Founder builds real-time deepfake voice detector after grandfather fell victim to scam

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Tarini Padmanabhuni launched DetectifAI, a San Francisco-based startup, after her grandfather was deceived by a deepfake audio clone of his brother's voice. The company develops compact AI models designed to run directly on smartphones and detect fake voices in real time. DetectifAI is among the startups selected to compete in Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt. The venture aims to address the growing threat of AI-generated voice scams targeting everyday users.

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