Savi’s app aims to protect consumers from realistic AI scams like kidnappers demanding ransom

AI-powered voice cloning and generative tools have dramatically lowered barriers for consumer-targeted scams, with losses from imposter scams tripling to $3.5 billion in 2025, creating an urgent new threat vector that IT leaders must address beyond traditional enterprise security. Savi Security's new app provides real-time AI-based detection and live-call monitoring to protect consumers, signaling that organizations need to extend security awareness and defensive capabilities to employees' families and the broader consumer ecosystem. This emerging threat landscape requires IT leaders to reevaluate their security posture, implement user education programs around AI-generated scams, and potentially integrate consumer-grade protective tools into corporate risk management strategies.

Julie BortTechCrunch2 min read
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Savi’s app aims to protect consumers from realistic AI scams like kidnappers demanding ransom
The company just raised $7 million in seed funding, and is launching its app for iPhone and Android on Tuesday.