Before our generation could understand the true importance of communication, it was revolutionised. The journey accelerated rapidly, from years of waiting for a single landline connection to being able to choose your own number. However, with the magic these new mediums have created, the threats to safe communication have increased exponentially as well. While some scams have always existed, even in the landline era, in the smartphone era, they have become sophisticated and advanced. That is where the idea of a next-gen communication protection originated.
“From fake calls to phishing or OTP scams, I saw even the most educated and well-read people fall prey to the scammers. Day after day, I was listening to stories of people getting scammed. Having my family and my loved ones exposed to such vulnerabilities got me restless. While I was considering ways to keep them safe, the idea of an in-built AI that could recognise and prevent scams before they reached anyone struck me. And that is how YAL.ai was introduced or born as an idea, and the rest is history.”
YAL.ai is not just a fraud detector. It has rather positioned itself as the global standard for scam-free communication. It represents a movement that is rebuilding trust in digital communication. Instead of waiting for fraud to occur, it detects and prevents it. It functions more like a smart communication police force that actively enforces rules. Developed on a model that is continuously trained to detect fraud and scams before they reach the users, YAL.ai is an entirely on-device application.
With no external data storage, it ensures a privacy-first, offline-by-design experience. It is quick in recognising patterns, even those that are not immediately apparent. And that is where it stands out. However, this is just the beginning of the revolution YAL.ai has to bring. The upcoming features, like its Discovery and AI features, are designed to enable safe search and intent-based matching while also guiding users away from risky replies and manipulative traps.
Headquartered in UAE, the startup recently received 12M in funding that has infused fresh capital into the company. The fresh funds have enabled the company to expand its operations and conduct more rigorous R&D to find scamming patterns and develop smarter ways to deal with them in real time. So far, YAL.ai has conducted on-device testing on over 10,000 early users, successfully detecting and blocking scams (in all forms, including SMS and calls) before they reach users. This early rollout validation has provided real-world feedback and validation of its impact.
“The goal is not to just detect the scam or pinpoint the patterns used. It is to ensure that no matter how new the fraud is or how unique its pattern is, it does not reach anyone who has put their trust in us. We understand the importance of safe communication and the dangers of such scams, which not only threaten information and finances but also pose a significant risk to your safety. The goal is to nip the fraud in the bud even before it sprouts.”
The brains behind YAL.ai are also hearts that care for you and your loved ones just like their own. The core team of YAL.ai is built by people who joined not for titles or compensation, but out of belief in the vision, anchored in trust, transparency, and a shared culture of learning. They are working to keep communication safe so you can talk to loved ones without fear. So, as we once again revolutionise how you communicate without any fear, join us. Let us keep you and yours safe.
