RealxReal (Real Recognizes Real AI)

Fighting deepfakes and scams by verifying real humans through shared memories.

2025-26Denver, CO
AICybersecurity
RealxReal (Real Recognizes Real AI)

realxreal.ai is tackling the $1 trillion global scam crisis with a revolutionary approach to fraud prevention. Instead of detecting fakes, they verify humans through something AI can never access: shared memories.

The Problem

Deepfakes and AI-generated content are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making traditional fraud detection methods obsolete. Scammers use advanced technology to impersonate trusted contacts.

The Solution

Their trusted-contacts app verifies each connection through shared memories you’ve lived together, creating a secure way to confirm identity before calls, messages, or video chats begin. This novel approach leverages personal history as an authentication method that AI cannot replicate.

Founders & Team

Johnathan Bateman

Founder

Jennifer Maes

Student member