French Open organisers are to offer players at the tournament artificial intelligence-protection from social media abuse. In the first initiative of its kind, the French Tennis Federation is using AI technology Bodyguard, which aims to filter out abusive comments on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. “As part of its strategy to take care of the players’ mental health, the FFT decided to collaborate with Bodyguard to fight against cyberbullying,” the FFT said in a statement. “The mental health of the players is a priority for the Roland Garros tournament. “We are very proud to be the first grand slam tournament to offer players a solution that efficiently protects them against cyberbullying.

Source: The Guardian May 23, 2023 03:50 UTC