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Melissa Woods

Rugby Australia using AI to stamp out online abuse

The Wallaroos' and Wallabies' social media accounts were used as part of an AI tool trial. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby Australia is embracing artificial intelligence in the form of a free app to combat real-time online abuse and harassment of players through social media.

In an Australian sports first, RA has partnered with Social Protect, which will make the AI-powered social media protection app accessible to all clubs, staff, volunteers and participants, from the elite level such as the Wallabies to community rugby.

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