San Diego startup rolling out software that flags toxic workplace emails and DMs

CommSafe AI's subscription software is designed to uncover language associated with bullying, sexual harassment, discrimination and intellectual property theft. — Photo by Philipp Katzenberger on Unsplash

CommSafe AI, a San Diego startup whose software identifies toxic language in workplace emails and chat apps, has raised a new tranche of venture capital, bringing total financial backing to US$4mil (RM16mil) over the past year.

Co-founded by retired Navy SEAL Ty Smith, CommSafe uses algorithms to flag inappropriate communications in near real time — before a situation escalates.