Modulate and k-ID Announce Partnership to Enhance Online Safety and Compliance in Video Games

Boston, Massachusetts, July 19, 2024 – Modulate, the prosocial voice intelligence company, and k-ID, a pioneering platform for safe and age-appropriate gaming experiences, today announced a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing the landscape of online safety and compliance in the gaming industry.

This partnership will unite Modulate’s cutting-edge ToxMod voice moderation system with k-ID’s robust compliance platform, giving clients a solution that ensures safe, enjoyable, and compliant gaming experiences for players of all ages.

“Modulate's vision – to foster healthy online communities – aligns perfectly with k-ID’s mission  to democratize access to safe, age-appropriate experiences online,” said Mike Pappas, CEO and co-founder of Modulate. “Platforms need to understand who their users are, what the age-appropriate experiences for them are, and obtain all of that information in a compliant, privacy preserving and secure way. k-ID's platform is the first of its kind to make this possible around the world, and we're thrilled to be partnering with them to offer these two essential safety services together.” 

k-ID’s Global Compliance Engine and Family Platform, designed by industry leaders in online safety, privacy, and gaming, provides a seamless experience for game developers to comply with complex regulations across 200+ markets and for parents to enjoy peace of mind while their kids game. By leveraging k-ID’s solutions, developers can ensure age-appropriate, parent-endorsed gaming experiences, reducing the burden of regulatory compliance and enhancing the safety of younger players.

Modulate’s ToxMod technology, known for its proactive and real-time voice moderation capabilities, will complement k-ID’s offerings by monitoring and addressing age-inappropriate behavior when voice communications are enabled for players. Working together, these technologies will improve player experiences and provide a holistic approach to online safety, from sign-up to in-game interactions.

“We are excited to partner with Modulate to further our mission of creating a safer and more enjoyable online environment for kids and teens,” said Kieran Donovan, CEO and co-founder of k-ID. “Our combined offering today efficiently takes care of a lot of compliance and safety issues for game developers and publishers, and we look forward to working with Modulate and our shared clients to innovate and create even smoother and more effective online safety experiences in games.”

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About Modulate

Modulate builds prosocial voice technology that combats online toxicity and elevates the health and safety of online communities. ToxMod, Modulate’s proactive voice moderation platform, empowers community teams to make informed decisions and protect players from harassment, toxic behavior, or more insidious harms — without having to rely on player reports. ToxMod is proven to reduce exposure to severe toxicity by 50% or more, decreasing churn and increasing player retention and engagement. Modulate’s advanced machine learning frameworks have helped customers like Activision, Riot Games, Rec Room, Schell Games, and many more to protect tens of millions of players against online toxicity to ensure safe and inclusive spaces for everyone.

Visit Modulate at modulate.ai to learn more, and follow Modulate on LinkedIn and X.

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About k-ID

k-ID is a cross-platform, instant sign-on solution for kids and teens built as an all-in-one answer for solving the complex issue of privacy and online safety for young players on a global scale. Founded by internationally recognized experts and leaders in online safety, privacy and gaming, k-ID also leverages insights from current and former regulators to maintain the world's most dynamic youth compliance platform for game developers. k-ID allows kids and teens to access enriching, age-appropriate experiences while providing parents peace of mind. 

For more information, visit www.k-id.com and follow k-ID on LinkedIn and X.

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