SplitSec AI, a Chicago-based technology startup, has introduced a groundbreaking mobile application that uses real-time, on-device artificial intelligence to detect gunshots and alert emergency contacts. Announced on September 9, 2025, alongside its nomination for the 2025 Chicago Innovation Awards, this development positions SplitSec AI as a pioneer in privacy-first public safety technology.
SplitSec AI launches mobile app for real-time gunshot detection.
App uses on-device AI, requiring no internet or extra hardware.
Privacy-first design ensures no audio data is sent to the cloud.
Trained on 30,000+ real-world sounds for reliable detection.
Nominated for 2025 Chicago Innovation Awards for public safety impact.
Alpha testing underway, with public beta planned for late 2025.
SplitSec AI’s mobile app leverages a machine learning model to detect gunshots in under a second, operating entirely on the user’s smartphone without internet or additional hardware. “SplitSec alerts you when every second counts,” said Sridhar Deivasigamani, Founder and CEO of SplitSec AI. “People are often unaware that a shooting is happening, wasting precious time. Using their smartphone, our technology alerts them immediately, potentially saving their life. We’re honored to stand alongside other Chicago innovators who are pushing boundaries to enhance quality of life for all human beings.” This innovation addresses critical delays in emergency response, offering a consumer-friendly solution for personal safety.
Unlike traditional gunshot detection systems or camera-based monitoring, SplitSec AI prioritizes user privacy. The app analyzes sounds locally, ensuring no recordings are transmitted to the cloud. “No recordings are transmitted to the cloud. Our patents reflect that - we are about your safety, not surveillance,” said Cheng-Ning Jong, Patent & IP Counsel at SplitSec AI. Trained on over 30,000 real-world sounds, the AI model reliably identifies gunshots in diverse environments, making it a robust tool for public safety.
SplitSec AI’s nomination for the 2025 Chicago Innovation Awards highlights its role as a Chicago-based leader in advancing public safety technology. The announcement, timed with the Chicago Innovation Awards nominee celebration on September 9, 2025, underscores the app’s potential to transform how communities address gun violence. “We built a cell phone-based AI model that detects gunshots in under a second with no extra hardware, and no internet. Trained on 30,000+ real-world sounds, it reliably detects gunshots in the background,” said Viet Nguyen, Chief Engineer AI/ML at SplitSec AI.
Currently in alpha development, the SplitSec AI app offers early access opportunities for users via https://www.splitsec.ai. A public beta is slated for late 2025, with a full release expected in early 2026. This phased rollout aims to refine the app’s performance and expand its reach, empowering individuals and communities with a powerful tool to enhance safety.
SplitSec AI’s innovative approach to gunshot detection, combined with its commitment to privacy and recognition at the Chicago Innovation Awards, positions it as a transformative force in public safety technology, poised to make a meaningful impact on safer communities.
SplitSec AI is a Chicago-based technology startup building privacy-first, real-time sound intelligence for personal and public safety. Its flagship product is an AI-powered mobile app capable of detecting gunshots and sending alerts to emergency contacts. With a mission to make every second count, SplitSec AI combines innovation, trust, and speed to create safer communities.
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