AI Initiative Shields Tennis Stars from Online Abuse
The ATP Safe Sport initiative has shielded top men's tennis players from over 162,000 abusive social media comments in its first year. This AI-driven program scanned millions of comments to protect athletes, highlighting a growing effort to combat online abuse and ensure player well-being.
Top male tennis players have been shielded from over 162,000 instances of severe social media abuse in the inaugural year of the AI-driven ATP Safe Sport initiative, the sport's governing body announced on Thursday. This endeavor marks a significant step in addressing online harassment of athletes.
The initiative, targeting 245 players so far, detected and concealed abusive messages in real-time by scrutinizing more than 3.1 million comments since its launch in July 2024. "Safe Sport fosters a healthier online space, eliminating hateful commentary," remarked Dusan Lajovic, a member of the ATP Player Advisory Council.
Online harassment, often from disgruntled gamblers, remains a significant issue for athletes, including women like Elina Svitolina who faced threats following a match against Naomi Osaka. The project's success over the past year highlights the importance of safeguarding athletes' online environments.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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