As we bid farewell to 2023 and eagerly await the arrival of 2024, we're excited to share a year’s worth of New Year's resolutions to sprinkle a little extra magic into your online presence to improve fan experience and boost engagement.

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.

In online content, engagement holds immense value. However, not all engagement is created equally. In this blog post, we delve into the contrasting worlds of "naughty" (bad) and "nice" (good) engagement, and challenge existing notions of measuring community health with engagement rate

Social media platforms serve as our virtual gathering places, but they also host hate speech and harmful content, with a staggering 86% of reported abuse remaining online. Learn why platforms allow this to continue and discover what can be done to improve online safety in your community

How do you know if your content moderation practices are ethical? In Part 2 of the 3-part Ethical Moderation Series, we outline 14 key questions to ask when evaluating your own ethical moderation practices.

Online communities and moderators grapple with harmful content daily, risking their mental well-being. In an era where the digital realm can be both a playground and a battleground, 'Ethical Moderation' emerges as our shield.

World Rugby referee Ben O'Keeffe has teamed up with Areto Labs as an ambassador, championing the creation of safer and more respectful digital spaces for athletes, fans, and the wider sports world.

In an exclusive interview, Kayla Bushey shares her experiences with social media, addressing the impact of online abuse on mental well-being, and offering practical advice for those facing cyberbullying.

Explore the limitations of traditional blocked or banned words lists, while understanding how over or under-blocking can impact your engagement, brand and community safety.

On Trans Day of Visibility, Areto Labs announced its partnership with Chris Mosier, a transgender athlete and advocate, to fight online abuse and hate speech.

In recent years, social media platforms have been under increasing pressure to address content moderation. However, it seems like the tide is turning, with some of the big players slowly pulling back from their content moderation responsibilities.

With the unprecedented rise of internet use and the comfort it provides at the tip of our fingers, one can wonder whether this accessibility comes with any costs. And unfortunately, it does. The rise in our screen time isn’t and exposure to the digital world is taking away from our mental health, sense of safety and happiness. Why? Online abuse.

Law enforcement, employers, social media companies, small businesses that provide solutions - each has a role to play, and they all must work together to implement solutions and consult with those most affected by online toxicity and abuse

We are pleased to announce this investment in Areto Labs.

You’re probably no stranger to the fierce competition that’s taking hold of the workforce. The rapid transition from physical office space to remote environments has enabled top talent to work for global brands, from anywhere, at any time. This has made it hard for employers to retain team members. Talented people can now simply walk down the digital street and find a company that can offer them a better compensation package and greater flexibility.

In 2017, I founded ParityYEG, a nonprofit organization dedicated to getting more women to run for public office, alongside some amazing women, after more than a decade of volunteering and advocating for gender equality in politics. While we all came from vastly different backgrounds and political ideologies, we had one thing in common — we wanted more women to run for office.

“It was a toxic work environment.”

Either we’ve heard it from a friend, or we’ve experienced it ourselves — the fact is, toxic places to work exist. How do we know they’re toxic? And why does it matter?

The data we collected through our @ParityBOT_NZ product showed a 10x increase in toxic tweets during election night in New Zealand. We were surprised to find such a large increase, and decided to dig into the data to find out more. Here’s what we found.

Key takeaways from the Canadian Women Leaders’ Digital Defence Initiative on March 25th. Co-founder Lana Cuthbertson spoke alongside MP Heather McPherson, Tamara Taggart, and Lucina Di Meco about the lived experiences and impacts of online abuse towards women leaders, as well as solutions for fighting back.