Love and Robots - Filtering Cheeky from Toxic with AI Content Moderation

Overview

Explore AI's role in content moderation, distinguishing harmful from benign content through context-aware technology to foster genuine online connections.

Syllabus

• Introduction to AI Content Moderation
Overview of AI in digital communication
Importance of content moderation for online communities
• Understanding Language and Nuance
Basics of natural language processing (NLP)
Cultural and contextual nuances in communication
Challenges in distinguishing between cheeky and toxic language
• AI Techniques in Content Moderation
Machine learning models for text classification
Sentiment analysis and its limitations
Contextual language models (e.g., transformers)
• Technology and Tools
Overview of existing content moderation tools
OpenAI's GPT, Facebook's Rosetta, and similar technologies
• Designing Context-Aware Systems
Incorporating contextual information into AI models
Handling ambiguity and sarcasm
• Ethics and Bias in AI Moderation
Addressing AI bias and fairness in content moderation
Ethical considerations in automated moderation
• Case Studies and Applications
Real-world examples of AI moderation success and failures
Best practices in deploying AI moderation systems
• Fostering Genuine Online Interactions
Techniques for promoting positive communication
Building inclusive and respectful online environments
• Future of AI in Content Moderation
Emerging technologies and trends
Future challenges and opportunities
• Practical Workshop
Hands-on session with AI moderation tools
Analyzing and improving sample moderation systems
• Final Project
Design a content moderation strategy for a chosen platform
Presentation and peer review of projects

Subjects

Data Science