Savi’s app aims to protect consumers from realistic AI scams like kidnappers demanding ransom
Brothers Patrick and Ryan Coughlin launched Savi Security to protect users from AI-generated scams, using real-time intervention tools and AI models to detect and prevent fraudulent calls. The company raised $7 million in seed funding and offers a paid app with live-call monitoring, while its free website, Scamwise, analyzes suspicious content and provides data for its AI model. AI has lowered the barrier for fraud, enabling both organized criminals and everyday users to engage in scams, and Savi aims to act as an anti-virus solution for digital threats.
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