UAE’s YAL.ai Raises $12M for AI-Powered Scam-Free Communication
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– YAL.ai raised $12 million in Series A funding to develop its AI-driven platform for secure, scam-free digital communication worldwide.
– The platform uses self-learning, on-device AI to block fraud across calls, SMS, messaging apps, and emails in multiple languages while protecting user privacy.
– Telecom fraud causes an estimated $300 billion in annual losses, eroding trust in digital interactions and financial security globally.
– The funding will accelerate R&D and global expansion, with plans to partner with telecom operators, banks, and fintech firms to reach billions of users.
– The AI fraud management market is projected to grow from $14.7 billion in 2025 to over $65 billion by 2034, driven by evolving scams and innovations from companies like YAL.ai.
A startup based in the United Arab Emirates, YAL.ai, has secured $12 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the development of its artificial intelligence platform, which is designed to create a secure and scam-free environment for digital communication worldwide. The company describes its solution as the most sophisticated telecom fraud protection system available, built on a foundation that prioritizes both artificial intelligence and user privacy from the ground up.
What sets YAL.ai apart from conventional scam detection tools is its use of self-learning, on-device AI. Instead of depending on periodic updates, the system adapts instantly to new fraudulent strategies as they appear. It provides protection across phone calls, text messages, popular messaging applications, and email, supporting multiple languages. This approach not only defends against rapidly changing cross-border scams but also ensures that user data remains private and subject to local data residency regulations.
Telecom fraud has grown into a global crisis, with estimated yearly losses approaching $300 billion. When combined with other forms of cybercrime, which siphon roughly $1.9 million every second, these scams are undermining confidence in digital communication and threatening the financial stability of individuals, businesses, and government institutions.
The AI technology behind YAL.ai learns continuously from each interaction, allowing it to outpace criminals without relying on obsolete, rule-based frameworks. Its ability to function in various languages makes it effective across different geographic regions. Future updates are expected to introduce AI-guided safe response options and enhanced discovery tools, adding further layers of security to digital exchanges.
Already tested by more than 10,000 users, the new capital will fuel research and development while supporting worldwide expansion efforts. YAL.ai aims to establish new benchmarks for fraud-free communication and is preparing collaborations with telecom providers, banking institutions, and fintech companies. These partnerships could extend its protective services to billions of users around the globe.
The market for telecom fraud prevention is expanding quickly. In 2023 alone, losses climbed to nearly $39 billion, a 12 percent increase over earlier periods, driven in part by the rise of AI-generated scams and deepfake audio attacks. Industry analysts forecast that the AI fraud management sector will grow from $14.7 billion in 2025 to more than $65 billion by 2034, representing an annual growth rate of 18 percent. Alongside innovators like YAL.ai, established firms such as Feedzai and ThreatMark are also advancing the field through predictive analytics, behavioral monitoring, and adaptive AI defense mechanisms.
By uniting cutting-edge artificial intelligence with a firm commitment to privacy, YAL.ai is emerging as a significant contender in the international effort to eliminate telecom fraud.
(Source: MEA Tech Watch)
