Kidas’ ProtectMe PC Software Now Integrated at Six YMCAs Across Suburban Philadelphia Region and Rochester, New York
PHILADELPHIA, October 2, 2024 – Kidas (“the Company”), a technology company developing AI-powered text and voice communication tools to protect online users from toxicity, cyberbullying and other predatory behavior, announced today that it has expanded its partnership with Metro Esports, a leading provider of esports programming, education and competitions, to bring its proprietary ProtectMe PC software to five additional YMCA locations across the suburban Philadelphia region and the Greater Rochester, N.Y area.
“Kidas’ core mission is to ensure that children can have enjoyable online gaming experiences that are beneficial for developing important social and cognitive skills – free of harmful interactions at all times,” said Ron Kerbs, Kidas Founder and CEO. “Through our partnership with Metro Esports and the YMCA, Kidas’ software will help to protect and monitor over 40,000 children throughout the year so that they can safely explore their digital interests without encountering the toxic threats or behaviors that have become all too common in today’s online world.”
“Partnering with Kidas reflects Metro’s ongoing commitment to providing safe online experiences and engaging gaming environments for aspiring technologists and gaming enthusiasts across the country,” added Shaon Berry, Metro Esports Founder and CEO.
Kidas’ ProtectMe software, the most advanced technology available to protect children from serious online threats (i.e., cyberbullying, online predators, sexual content, hate speech and other toxic behaviors) while playing online PC games, has been integrated into the gaming facilities developed by Metro Esports across six YMCA locations, including the River Crossing YMCA, YMCA of Greater Brandywine and YMCA of Greater Rochester. These YMCAs are open seven days a week, offering open play access to all members. ProtectMe software silently integrates into a computer’s operating system, monitoring text and voice communications for serious threats. Real-time alerts for immediate risks will be delivered to Metro Esports staff who can address the alert on the spot. In addition, weekly reports with expert recommendations on handling dangerous situations will also be shared, ensuring a safer gaming experience.
About Metro Esports
Metro Sports & Entertainment Group is a digital sports and entertainment media company built for affinity, with a laser focus on leveraging the viral popularity of gaming and esports. The company’s mission is to attract, engage, entertain, and educate a broad and diverse community of gaming and technology enthusiasts. Two goals drive us: to create access and build bridges. We create access by understanding how to engage all demographics within the gaming space, then leverage that knowledge to craft experiences that welcome them and cultivate their talents. We build bridges by harvesting those communities’ passions for esports to introduce them to the power of careers in STEM. We then help them gain the skills needed to enter those fields. We are dedicated to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and exciting environment where gamers of all ages can come together to enjoy their favorite video games, meet friends, participate in programs, and pursue different S.T.E.A.M. pathways. Our facilities feature an array of next-gen gaming consoles, Gaming PCs, and dedicated spaces designed to deliver an exceptional gaming experience. For more information check out metrodigitalgroup.com, or our events and programming at metroesports.gg
About Kidas
Kidas is a technology company developing AI-powered text and voice communication tools to protect online users from toxicity, cyberbullying and other predatory behavior. Its proprietary ProtectMe software for children’s PC games analyzes in-game voice communication, text activity and screen time, silently integrating into hundreds of popular games and monitoring for predatory actions and privacy concerns. Custom weekly, monthly and, if needed, daily / immediate reports are generated and emailed to parents, letting them know if their child encountered threats. Additionally, Kidas’ ProtectMe Bot is the first and only bot available for Discord with voice and chat moderation capabilities designed to combat toxicity among users, ensuring a positive experience for everyone using the platform and maintaining server security. For more information, visit www.getkidas.com.
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