Pinterest says AI reduced reported self-harm content by 88%

“Pinterest says it’s using machine learning techniques to identify and hide content that displays, rationalizes, or encourages self-injury. The company says it has achieved an 88% reduction in reports of self-harm content by users and that it’s now able to remove such content 3 times faster.”

Social media plays a big role in raising awareness of mental health. It is important to make use of it to prevent cyber bullying and personal attack instead of encouraging negative influence.

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