Rise of #MeTooBots: scientists develop AI to detect harassment in emails
by Isabel Woodford from Technology | The Guardian on (#4XC05)
City firms experimenting with tech that flags harassment but critics question effectiveness
Artificial intelligence programmers are developing bots that can identify digital bullying and sexual harassment.
Known as "#MeTooBots" after the high-profile movement that arose after allegations against the Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, the bots can monitor and flag communications between colleagues and are being introduced by companies around the world.
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