Tech Brew Ride Home Using Tech For Good? With Jigsaw's Dan Keyserling
Apr 27, 2019
Dan Keyserling, a member of Jigsaw, an Alphabet subsidiary, discusses the innovative strategies being used to make the internet a safer place. He dives into Jigsaw's initiatives against online radicalization and censorship, emphasizing the importance of healthy discourse. Keyserling highlights the Perspective tool, which tackles toxic interactions using AI, and shares insights on Project Shield, defending organizations from targeted attacks. He also tackles AI bias, stressing the role of diverse perspectives in developing fair technology.
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Jigsaw's Involvement with Change of View
- Brian McCullough discovered Jigsaw through their work with Change of View.
- Change of View, originating from Reddit, aims to foster healthy online discourse and debate.
Perspective Tool and Scalable Moderation
- Jigsaw's Perspective tool uses machine learning to identify online toxicity, aiding moderators.
- It helps platforms like Change of View manage conversations at scale by flagging comments for review.
Combating Radicalization with the Redirect Method
- Jigsaw's Redirect Method combats radicalization by targeting individuals interested in extremist groups like ISIS.
- They redirect these individuals to videos offering alternative viewpoints and undermining extremist narratives.