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Roland-Garros: how the tournament protects athletes from cyberbullying on social media

The organizers of Roland Garros have decided to protect the athletes of their tournament. They have partnered with Bodyguard, a company that removes hate posts from social media.

Athletes are often the target of criticism, insults and ridicule on social networks. On the occasion of Roland Garros, the tennis tournament has decided to shelter the athletes who participate in the fortnight in Paris. For this, a partnership with Bodyguard has been established.

Specialized in online moderation, this French company monitors the social networks of athletes participating in Roland Garros. The service works by scanning a QR code with your mobile. This process allows Bodyguard to synchronize with the different accounts of a user.

A first for a world tournament

It is from this moment that the digital bodyguard comes into play. On social networks, each comment will be analyzed by artificial intelligence. All instantly, as Bodyguard only takes 100 milliseconds to verify a message.

This is the first time that a global sporting event has implemented such a system. A news especially well received among the players. The French Alizé Cornet welcomes the decision of Roland Garros.

By deleting comments, Bodyguard prevents the escalation of insults that undeleted posts can cause within hater communities. Alizé Cornet hopes that this partnership will lead the way to other tournaments. The collaboration between Roland Garros and Bodyguard will continue for one week after the end of the fortnight.

Author: pierre monnier
Source: BFM TV

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