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The startup uses an AI-driven tool and its in-house staff to moderate online communities.A startup that helps companies moderate their online platforms and stamp out things like hate speech and harassment has raised $5 million in seed funding.
"We enable companies to de-risk themselves from unwanted user behavior," said CEO Guillaume Bouchard."Companies don't want that negative user experience." The startup aims to work with businesses in the retail, gaming, gambling, and marketplace sectors due to the widespread desire for companies to engage with their communities, Bouchard said. Currently, its client roster includes wellness companies and mental health organizations that regularly need to monitor their online platforms for sensitive content.
Bouchard has witnessed a rising demand for content moderation services in the market, following the government's push to pass the in the UK, and the EU's proposed Digital Services Act. These policies aim to implement more stringent measures to supposedly safeguard the safety of online users — but companies are concerned that they'll be subjected to hefty fines if they're found to violate government guidelines on posting 'harmful' content.