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| Microsoft wants to improve Xbox community monitoring |
Microsoft has acquired Two Hat, a content screening company that helps remove harmful content from Xbox.
Founded nearly 10 years ago by former Disney Interactive security experts, Two Hat uses artificial intelligence to categorize and filter billions of human interactions through messages, photos, usernames and videos.
Over the past few years, Microsoft has partnered with Two Hat to improve the Xbox community. But the terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"Over the past several years, Microsoft and Two Hat have worked together to apply active scanning technology in games and non-game experiences to detect and detect malicious content before it reaches members," said Dave McCarthy, Head of Product Services at Xbox. our community.
"Two Hat technology helps the global Xbox, Minecraft, and MSN communities be more secure for users," he added.
The acquisition aims to improve Microsoft's gaming content management and even expand the company's consumer services.
The software giant has big plans for consumer services, and it hired a former Uber CEO earlier this year to launch a new app for consumers.
The company recently tried to acquire popular communities such as TikTok, Discord, and Pinterest. CEO Satya Nadella has expressed interest in the company's focus on content creators and the community. Moderation plays an important role in any online community service.
Microsoft has been fighting abuse since 2019
Two Hat has a lot of customers too, and Microsoft won't stop supporting them. "This is an important investment to serve and serve Two Hat's existing and potential customers, and to test many of the company's products and services," McCarthy said.
He added, “Through this acquisition, we are helping the global Internet community to become more secure and inclusive so that everyone can participate and contribute effectively and achieve success.
The software giant introduced several script filters to Xbox three years ago after Xbox CEO Phil Spencer revealed a plan to combat game toxicity.
Two Hat provided assistance with some Xbox management tasks. The software giant also has a broader goal, which is the ability to filter future Xbox Live multiplayer game sessions. This allows real-time audio calls to be filtered by real-time beeps, similar to a TV broadcast.