Transphobic abuse in sports surged to record highs in Q2 2025, with the Areto Transphobia Index up 215% quarter-over-quarter and 633% year-over-year, according to Areto Labs’ latest Hate Speech Index. Facebook was the source of 90% of transphobic comments. The rise in hate speech coincided with Pride Month and broader political discourse, highlighting growing normalization of anti-trans sentiment online. The Index also reported spikes in homophobia and abuse targeting women’s sports.

Calgary Wild FC has partnered with Areto Labs, a women-led AI content moderation company, to enhance online security for its players, coaches, and staff. This collaboration will safeguard the team's digital spaces by monitoring and removing hate speech, spam, and illegal streams in real time, creating a more inclusive online environment for the Northern Super League team.

Edmonton's Areto Labs has launched the world's first global index to benchmark digital harms in sports. The initial analysis shows a concerning 58% rise in hate speech, with women's sports facing higher levels of abuse.

Areto Labs' innovative AI-powered content moderation solution, used by Sky New Zealand during the Paris Olympics, has earned them the ANZ Sports Tech Award for Social and Fan Engagement, effectively managing online discussions.

A new report from Areto Labs reveals how their AI technology protected the Edmonton Oilers' online community during their 2024 playoff journey, removing spam and fostering a positive environment for fans.

Areto Labs, a Canadian AI company, has joined a European task force by the Council of Europe and EU to tackle the growing issue of hate speech in sport, offering its AI moderation expertise.