World Athletics reacts to spate of online abuse at recent eventsAI technology can identify and filter out inappropriate content
World Athletics has offered 25 athletes year-round AI protection on their social media platforms after they were targeted by cyber bullies during major recent events.
World Athletics unveiled findings of a four-year report analysing online abuse in the sport using Signify Group’s Threat Matrix service. The study monitored online activity during the Olympics in 2021 and 2024, and the 2022 and 2023 world athletics championships.
About Author
More Stories
Generation TikTok: how sportswomen set the bar higher than the men
Valencia make approach to take Carlos Corberán from West Brom as head coach
David Squires on … ‘must-have’ Christmas gifts for football fans