PS5 Could Get a Toxic Player Detection System Ran by AI After Sony Files “Bad Actor” Patent

PS5 Could Get a Toxic Player Detection System Ran by AI After Sony Files “Bad Actor” Patent

Sony may be gearing up to implement a toxic player detection system in PlayStation 5. According to a patent filed, the publisher is looking to crack down on “bad actors” in their games. The dystopian feature would use AI machine learning to analyze whether a user is being “bad” while playing on PS5 or other consoles. PS5 May Get AI System That Detects Toxic Behavior Screenshot: Sony, PatentScope Although it was originally filed last year, the “b…

New Sony “Bad Actor” Detection Patent Feels A Lot Like a Digital Social Credit Score

Protecting kids online is a goal we all support. Nobody wants young players harassed, bullied, or exposed to toxic behavior in games like Minecraft or Fortnite. That’s why tools like muting, blocking, and reporting exist—and they’re essential. But a new Sony "bad actor" detection patent floats an approach that goes far beyond moderation. The post OPINION: New Sony “Bad Actor” Detection Patent Feels A Lot Like a Digital Social Credit Score appear…

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Sony patents bad actor detection system targeting toxic behavior in gaming

Last Updated on May 28, 2025 It looks like Sony is trying to combat toxic players in multiplayer games with a new bad actor detection system patent. Submitted in October of 2024, the recently published patent aims to punish bad actors who act out against their teammates over an extended period of time that goes ...