Rob Gibson – Oct 29, 2021 / 10:33 am | History: 350108
Kelowna Technology Company was acquired by Microsoft.
Two Hat is the content moderation provider that has helped keep harmful content off Xbox. It was founded by Chris Priby, who was also a leading developer of security articles on Club Penguin. Disney acquired Club Penguin, which grew to more than 300 million users before closing in 2017.
Microsoft has been working with Two Hat for several years to improve its Xbox communities, but the terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
“In recent years, Microsoft and Two Hat have worked together to implement proactive moderation technology in gaming and non-gaming experiences to detect and remove malicious content before it reaches members of our communities,” said Dave McCarthy, Director of Product. Xbox. services. “The Two Hat technology has helped make the global Xbox, Minecraft and MSN communities safer for users.”
Says Priebe, “We have partnered with Xbox and the Microsoft team for several years and share the passion and drive to bring about meaningful change in advancing civilization and citizenship online.”
Dave McCarthy, the company’s vice president of Xbox Product Services, says the acquisition will help the two companies develop.
“This is a great investment to help and service existing Two Hat customers, new potential customers, and experiment with multiple products and services here at Microsoft,” says McCarthy.
Priebe believes that this is only the beginning of the growth of the companies.
“Thanks to everyone who believed in us, supported us, guided us and inspired us. We are excited and excited to begin the next chapter and continue to make the world a better place – a person-to-person interaction online over time. . “
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