Microsoft Will Collaborate With Content Moderation Platform Two Hat For Online Safety, Digital Wellness Solutions

"Microsoft and Two Hat share a vision for using advancements in moderation technology to nurture and protect diverse, global online communities," the statement said.

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New Delhi: Microsoft has announced today that it's acquired Two Hat, a leading content moderation solution provider offering protection measures for online communities with a vision to build better experiences for everyone.

"For any online community to thrive, content moderation is a critical investment to ensure positive user experiences and maintain engagement over time," the company said in a statement according to IANS.

The company said that globally, growing amounts of harmful content shared online have increased the need for effective and proactive content moderation.

"Microsoft and Two Hat share a vision for using advancements in moderation technology to nurture and protect diverse, global online communities," the statement added.

According to the tech giant, this is a deep investment in assisting and serving Two Hat's existing customers, prospective new customers and multiple product and service experiences at Microsoft.

“For the past few years, Microsoft and Two Hat have worked together to implement proactive moderation technology into gaming and non-gaming experiences to detect and remove harmful content before it ever reaches members of our communities,” explains Dave McCarthy, head of Xbox product services The Verge reported.

“Two Hat’s technology has helped to make global communities in Xbox, Minecraft and MSN safer for users," McCarthy added.

"Working with the diverse and experienced team at Two Hat over the years, it has become clear that we are fully aligned with the core values inspired by the vision of founder, Chris Priebe, to deliver a holistic approach for positive and thriving online communities," the company said.

The company Microsoft mentioned it believes that gaming should be inclusive and welcoming for everyone. For the past few years, Microsoft and Two Hat have worked together to implement proactive moderation technology into gaming and non-gaming experiences to detect and remove harmful content before it ever reaches members of communities.