News Summary

TruSources, a new startup, is set to showcase its innovative on-device identity-checking technology at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco. Founded by Sanjay Krishnamurthy, who previously worked on the core encryption engine at WhatsApp, TruSources addresses privacy concerns associated with traditional identity verification processes. Unlike conventional methods that require uploading personal information to company servers, TruSources’ technology performs age-verification and identity checks directly on a user’s device. This approach prevents sensitive data from being monetized, lost, or stolen during a data breach. The company’s machine learning model can detect deepfakes and false identity cards, and it can be integrated with various apps and websites requiring compliance with age-verification laws. Additionally, TruSources’ technology can generate QR codes for real-world identity verification without needing physical identity documents. This startup aims to help businesses comply with KYC rules while preserving user privacy and security.