Bodyguard

Bodyguard is a French artificial intelligence company that provides automated content moderation solutions to protect individuals, brands, and online communities from toxic and harmful content. Founded in 2017 by Charles Cohen and Matthieu Boutard, the company has developed proprietary AI technology that can detect and moderate over 90% of toxic content in real-time across social media platforms, websites, and in-game chats.

Bodyguard's AI uses contextual analysis and natural language processing to understand the intent behind messages, going beyond simple keyword filtering. The technology can detect various forms of toxicity including hate speech, discrimination, threats, spam, and scams in multiple languages. Bodyguard offers both consumer-facing and enterprise solutions. Its consumer app allows individuals to filter toxic content on their personal social media accounts. For businesses, Bodyguard provides API integrations to moderate content at scale across platforms.

The company's mission is to make the internet a safer space while preserving freedom of speech. Rather than completely censoring content, Bodyguard aims to filter out the most harmful messages to foster more positive online interactions. As of 2023, Bodyguard reported protecting over 2 billion social media followers. The company has raised EUR 11 million in funding to date to fuel its international expansion, with offices in France, the UK, and the US. Bodyguard is positioning itself to become a leading moderation solution for Web3 and metaverse platforms in the coming years.

Key customers and partnerships

Bodyguard's client base spans multiple industries including media, sports, gaming, and entertainment. Some of its notable customers include the French Professional Football League, media companies like Brut and Konbini, game developer Paradox Interactive, and online entertainment company Jellysmack. In May 2023, Bodyguard partnered with the French Tennis Federation to provide AI moderation tools to protect players from online abuse during the French Open tournament. The company also works with several top European football clubs to moderate their social media channels. In the gaming sector, Bodyguard has partnered with companies like Team BDS and Jam.gg to moderate in-game chats and community spaces.