Keeping schools and online learning safe by monitoring spaces and 1:1 chats to detect hostile or inappropriate conversations.
Webex by Cisco is an American company that develops and provides web conferencing, videoconferencing, and contact center as a service application. It was founded as WebEx in 1995 and taken over by Cisco Systems in 2007. Its software products portfolio includes a bunch of solutions that facilitate online collaboration for organizations.
Company type
SaaS
Time on market
since 1995
Location
United States
Industry
Online Communication
Webex products are used not only by private companies but also by many schools and online learning organizations, mainly in the United States. Within these institutions, online communication is utilized by school managers, teachers, as well as children of all ages who are most vulnerable to the detrimental impact of hate, aggression, and toxic discourse.
At Samurai Labs we addressed these challenges and developed a bot that seamlessly integrates with the Webex platform for a selected organization and detects and prevents aggressive behavior before the damage is done.
Upon integration with a platform, our bot comes preconfigured using previously gathered data. Administrators can specify which content should be flagged as inappropriate and detected and which should not. Tailored to the characteristics of an organization, such as primary schools or universities), the bot’s functionality can be customized to align with user behavior and community guidelines. This adaptability is facilitated through predefined modules that can be easily enabled or disabled as needed. Currently, Samurai Labs offers a range of linguistic modules that cover various areas of communication, including:
Integrated within Webex, the bot monitors all spaces across the organization swiftly detecting messages based on the aforementioned filters. Subsequently, its activity is reported on a dedicated channel accessible to teachers and administrators. Beyond automatic moderation, this system also allows them to promptly react – whether through replies, message removal, or more decisive reactions.
Over time, the organization gains the capability to fine-tune filters based on real communication data in its facility, which further enhances the effectiveness of detected violations.
The app has been officially certified by Webex and is available on the Webex App Hub here. With Samurai, educational institutions can:
Keep track
Keep track of spaces and individual chats that may not be visible to teacher, aiming to detect instances of cyberbullying and harassment
Establish
Establish a secure digital environment that encourages students to engage and collaborate without fear, ensuring their well-being
Alert
Alert staff members when inappropriate conduct is identified, allowing for swift intervention
Streamline
Streamline processes for proactive interventions, enabling early responses to potential issues
Gain
Gain the ability to monitor and comprehend the overall health of conversations over time, facilitating a better understanding of communication dynamics
The purpose of Samurai is to detect and prevent violence, making it an essential asset for educational institutions that use platforms such as Webex for remote learning and communication.
Moreover, it has a positive impact on the schools’ reputation. By showcasing a reduced incidence of aggressive behavior, institutions can attract parents; preference and potentially enhance students’ performance in international educational rankings.
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