A team of researchers at the University of Waterloo has developed an innovative machine-learning method...

Published: 5:07 am June 6, 2024
Updated: 11:54 am October 8, 2025
Machine-Learning Method Detects Hate Speech on Social Media Platforms

A team of researchers at the University of Waterloo has developed an innovative machine-learning method that significantly improves hate speech detection on social media platforms. The method, known as the Multi-Modal Discussion Transformer (mDT), achieves an impressive 88% accuracy, surpassing previous approaches and potentially saving employees countless hours of emotionally taxing work.

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