EA Partners with Tech Coalition and Family Online Safety Institute

Video games and interactive entertainment are becoming increasingly important in our lives. It’s a space to create, connect, and build unforgettable player experiences, whether through competitive thrills like those found in EA SPORTS Madden, NHL, and Apex Legends or through the day-to-day comfort found in games like The Sims. Yet, no matter your preference, it’s within these worlds where we make those experiences real. It is in these spaces that we need to ensure that the millions of players EA reaches from around the world feel welcome, safe, and included. 

This is why EA is proud to announce that we have joined two organizations helping shape and support the online world to make it safer for kids and their families–Tech Coalition and the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI). 

“EA’s mission is to inspire the world to play because the world is a better place with play. We want all our players to have welcome, safe, and inclusive experiences in our games and services. We are excited to join the Tech Coalition and FOSI and look forward to collaborating with the organization and its members,” said Kerry Hopkins, SVP of Global Affairs at EA.  

We have long worked to empower players and parents with tools and information that allow them to make informed decisions about how they and their children play our games. In 2020, we launched our Positive Play Charter, reinforcing the behaviors we expect from our community and helping make sure all players have a positive playing experience. We also use proactive online safety solutions, such as filters blocking inappropriate content and easy-to-use tools for players to report disruptive behavior across its game portfolio.

We are joining these organizations as part of our commitment to ensure a safe experience for our players and because we believe that collaboration with others in the industry around risks and solutions will allow all of us to innovate and be better.

About our partners

Family Online Safety Institute  is an international, non-profit organization that works to make the online world safer for kids and their families. FOSI convenes leaders in industry, government, and non-profit sectors to collaborate and innovate on new solutions and policies in the field of online safety. Through research, resources, events, and special projects, FOSI promotes a culture of responsibility online and encourages a sense of digital citizenship for all. FOSI's membership includes many of the leading Internet and telecommunications companies around the world.

The Tech Coalition is an alliance of global tech companies that are working together to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse online. They work to inspire, guide, and support industry members, helping them work together to protect children from online sexual exploitation and abuse.

Want to get involved? Join EA as we continue to innovate and make online play safe, inclusive, and suitable for everyone.