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.

The Areto Index for Q1 2025 reveals a 58% year-over-year rise in online hostility across sports, marking a significant shift in how fans engage online. The sharpest increases came from sexism and transphobia—both linked to the growing visibility of women athletes and gender discourse in sport. With social platforms playing a bigger role in how athletes build their brand and connect with fans, understanding these trends is essential for rights holders, leagues, and platforms alike.

Dealing with online trolls? Discover how our new muting feature allows you to quietly silence disruptions, keeping your community positive and engaged.

For years, brands and creators have had to put up with porn bots because existing moderation tools just weren’t built to stop them. But with Areto’s new NSFW Bot Buster, you can finally take control of your comment sections and keep your audience safe from spam.

Sports fans are passionate, and their voices can be loud. But how do you separate constructive criticism from harmful abuse? This post delves into the complexities of online fan behavior, explaining the difference between negative, offensive, and abusive comments. Learn how to foster a positive and engaging sports community using AI-powered moderation tools.