Modern technologies allow combating hate speech and deepfakes on social platforms. Experts from India and other countries work on projects aimed at improving detection algorithms for such materials.
AI Guards Social Media
To combat the rise of hate speech and deepfakes in India, the Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DAIICT) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat hosted a Forum for Information Retrieval Evaluation (FIRE). The event discussed the latest trends in Machine Learning and Large Language Models (LLM). Professor Thomas Mandl from the University of Hildesheim participated in developing programs to identify complex patterns of hate speech, including alphanumeric substitutions and coded terms.
Breakthrough Research
Professor Prasenjit Majumder from DAIICT noted an increasing awareness of what AI and ML can do, necessitating preparation for future tasks. One of their current projects includes translating parliamentary sessions into Indian languages such as Gujarati, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, and Malayalam, making information accessible to a wider audience.
Legislative Initiatives
According to Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution, 'all citizens have the right to freedom of speech and expression.' However, with the misuse of this right increasing, the Supreme Court of India has called on the Law Commission for further examination. Current discussions involve implementing legal norms to address hate speech in the country.
With the active development of technologies, using AI in social media analytics becomes increasingly important in combating hate speech and deepfakes. These initiatives will help mitigate negative consequences in real life and create a safer user environment.
