02/17/2025
🚀 Exciting news! I had the incredible opportunity to join Megan Lynch on the KMOX Morning Show in St. Louis to talk about how AI is shaping the future of safe gaming!
At Contender Esports, we’ve partnered with Kidas, a cutting-edge technology company founded by the brilliant Ron Kerbs, to bring real-time AI-powered safety monitoring to gaming centers. With Kidas' ProtectMe system, we’re making esports spaces safer by detecting cyberbullying, predatory behavior, and harmful communication before it escalates.
Why does this matter? 86% of young gamers experience online harassment—an unacceptable number. With ProtectMe, Contender Esports is leading the way in creating a gaming environment that players, parents, and schools can trust.
🌟 A huge shoutout to Ron Kerbs and the entire Kidas team for their innovation and commitment to safer gaming. We’re proud to be the first gaming center network integrating this AI technology, starting in St. Louis and expanding nationwide.
🎙️ If you missed the interview, tune in to KMOX’s broadcast for all the details! Let’s keep gaming fun, inclusive, and safe for everyone.