During the Olympic Games in Paris, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) filtered out over 8,500 abusive posts directed at athletes on various online platforms. The IOC Athletes’ Commission said that the posts were verified and escalated for further action with a system supported by artificial intelligence (AI). “As athlete representatives, we condemn, in the strongest terms, all forms of attack and harassment, regardless of the opinions one might hold about particular decisions. We wholeheartedly extend our full sympathy and support to the athletes and individuals affected by this unaccep…