In the first of its kind initiative the French Tennis Federation will use AI technology to reduce abusive commentary directed at the tournament's players on social media platform.
"The aim is to protect the players and their mental health directly and indirectly – because their entourages can also read these comments – and ban people intent on spreading hate and being aggressive. Tennis is one of the sports most affected by this curse."
"It's great for the mental well-being of the players," French Open director Amelie Mauresmo said in a news release sent to Fox New Digital."It clears the mind and will help everyone have a little more freedom on the court. I can't wait to see how the players react to it." Bodyguard.ai will provide tournament officials with daily reports about comments. The company will also alert organizers to online accounts that are engaging in abusive language or behavior. Private messages will not be filtered.has spoken openly about the impact mental stress and anxiety had on her both on and off the court.Four-time Glam Slam winner Naomi Osaka cited depression and anxiety when she decided to withdraw from the 2021 French Open.
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