Aedilic
DefunctYC W24San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 2 employees · 1 known investors
Aedilic provides open-source software that identifies images created by artificial intelligence systems, including those produced through diffusion models, generative adversarial networks, and synthetic video techniques.
Also known as speak&find
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareComputer VisionAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W24)
Aedilic was founded in 2024 by Nicholas Waltz and Lukas Schneider.
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Nicholas WaltzinCEO/Founder (YC W24)2024–2026Nicholas Waltz is the founder and CEO of Aedilic, which develops open-source software for detecting synthetic images and videos created by AI systems.
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Lukas Schneiderin𝕏CTO/Founder2024–2025Lukas Schneider is the founder and CTO of Aedilic, with prior research experience in machine learning and robotics at the Robotic Systems Lab and drone control algorithm development at the German Aerospace Center (DLR). He holds a Master of Science in Robotics, Automation and Control from ETH Zurich.
Investors · 1
The YC application· Winter 2024 batch
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Aedilic do?
- Aedilic provides open-source software that identifies images created by artificial intelligence systems, including those produced through diffusion models, generative adversarial networks, and synthetic video techniques.
- Who founded Aedilic?
- Aedilic was founded by Nicholas Waltz, Lukas Schneider in 2024.
- Who are Aedilic's investors?
- Aedilic's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Aedilic headquartered?
- Aedilic is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

