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Tennis Governing Bodies select Threat Matrix to protect the Global Game

The ITF, WTA, AELTC and USTA have announced the launch of a Threat Matrix powered proactive monitoring initiative to protect athletes from online abuse and threats. Tennis players are subject to significant levels of social media abuse and other inappropriate online contact, which poses risks to preparation, performance and mental health. The service will begin on 1 January 2024.

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Loughborough University partner with Signify Group

Loughborough University and Signify Group have announced a strategic partnership that will see them collaborate on academic research and innovative data studies to explore and better understand the phenomenon of online abuse in sport.

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Jonathan Hirshler Jonathan Hirshler

Esports study highlights community role in tackling online abuse

Signify Group partnered with German Insurance provider ARAG to conduct a first-of-its-kind initiative, using AI to analyse online toxicity in Esports.  Working with over 5.5m comments on streams and posts from 250 e-sports talents over a 3 month period the study illuminates the true picture of online abuse in Esports.

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Threat Matrix selected for Rugby World Cup

World Rugby has selected Signify Group and our AI-driven Threat Matrix service to put an online protective shield around all tournament match officials, players and coaches at the Rugby World Cup 2023.

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Jonathan Sebire Jonathan Sebire

Signify Launches Dedicated Sport Division

Signify have launched a new Sports Division, appointing Jake Marsh as Head of Signify Sport. The news reflects the huge success Signify has experienced over the last two years, in particular around its AI-driven service, Threat Matrix, which helps sports leagues, international federations, clubs and major events protect athletes and officials from online abuse.

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Jonathan Hirshler Jonathan Hirshler

FIFA marks the UN International Day for Countering Hate Speech

Signify celebrates the UN International Day for Countering Hate Speech by reflecting on FIFA’s recent work at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ - where their Social Media Protection Service proactively protected players, officials and fans from online abuse at scale.

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Signify’s Threat Matrix delivering results for Arsenal FC

Arsenal Football Club have announced the banning of 18 fans identified by Signify's Threat Matrix service. As part of an ongoing drive by the club to tackle online abuse and discrimination, Threat Matrix has been activated by the club, who have also requested a three year extension to the service.

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