Call of Duty relies on AI to combat toxic players
We all know the problem: you enter an online voice chat and suddenly find yourself in the middle of a verbal garbage dump. Hate speech and insults can significantly dampen the gaming experience. Activision, the publisher of the popular franchise Call of Duty, has now decided to actively counteract this.
And how? With an artificial intelligence called ToxMod. It was developed by the AI company Modulate and will now be implemented in the games Modern Warfare 2, Warzone 2, and the upcoming Modern Warfare 3. But what exactly does ToxMod do?
ToxMod - The Digital Sheriff
ToxMod is an exciting piece of software. It is an AI-powered solution for moderating voice chats. It is capable of detecting toxic language - such as hate speech, discriminatory remarks, or harassment - and responding accordingly.
In practice, this means that when you enter a voice chat in the game and someone becomes offensive or insulting, ToxMod takes action. Once the AI identifies toxic behavior, it reports it to Activision. However, it is interesting to note that ToxMod does not impose sanctions itself - it simply reports on the behavior.
How does ToxMod work?
The uniqueness of ToxMod lies in its ability to not only react to specific keywords but also analyze the tone and intention behind what is being said. This way, it can better differentiate between harmless trash talk and genuine toxicity.
Global Introduction with Modern Warfare 3
Initially, ToxMod will only be available for English-language chats. The global introduction will take place with the release of Modern Warfare 3 on November 10th.
But don't worry! There are plans to expand the AI moderation to other languages in the future. This way, hopefully, players worldwide can enjoy a less toxic gaming environment.
Conclusion
Toxicity is unfortunately a widespread problem in online games. With the integration of ToxMod, Call of Duty is taking an important step towards a friendlier gaming experience.
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