Spectrum Labs

Spectrum Labs is a technology company specializing in AI-powered content moderation and trust and safety solutions. The company's flagship product, Guardian, uses Contextual AI to analyze user profiles, conversation history, and platform metadata to identify and action context-dependent toxic conversations in real-time. Guardian is capable of detecting over 40 distinct toxic behaviors such as hate speech, violent extremism, child grooming, and spam across more than 30 languages. Spectrum Labs' technology is designed to help online platforms eliminate harmful content, improve user retention, and create more enjoyable customer experiences.

The company's solutions are utilized by several prominent online brands and communities, including Riot Games, Grindr, and The Meet Group. Spectrum Labs' technology is certified by Munich Re to reduce risk for platforms. In September 2023, Spectrum Labs was acquired by ActiveFence, a leading provider of trust and safety intelligence solutions. The acquisition aimed to enhance ActiveFence's capabilities in detecting and mitigating online harms at scale.

Key customers and partnerships

Spectrum Labs serves some of the world's leading online brands and communities across various industries. Its key customers include gaming companies like Riot Games, dating platforms such as Grindr, and social networking services like The Meet Group. Other notable clients are Fandom, an entertainment wiki platform, and Udemy, an e-learning platform. Spectrum Labs was working with over 20 major platforms, helping to monitor billions of daily conversations for toxicity. The company has also partnered with Intel Capital, which led a USD 32 million Series B funding round for Spectrum Labs in January 2022.