Inside Polygraph AI: Building the Security Layer for the AI Era

In this episode of Sastra Spotlight, Tanya Sethi sits down with Yagub Rahimov, CEO and founder of Polygraf AI, the company building the world’s most advanced AI security layer for critical operations. Fresh off a milestone funding round, Yagub breaks down why traditional LLMs aren’t enough for regulated environments, and why SLMs are the future of secure AI.

We dive into:

•⁠ ⁠The rise of deepfakes and AI-powered fraud

•⁠ ⁠How SLMs deliver privacy, speed, and reliability where LLMs fail

•⁠ ⁠Why chip shortages shouldn’t prevent national security

•⁠ ⁠Building mission-driven teams in high-stakes environments

•⁠ ⁠Yagub's personal journey as a repeat founder obsessed with trust, safety, and impact

Whether you're an AI builder, founder, or simply curious about the future of security, this episode delivers clarity within chaos, straight from one of the sharpest minds in the field.