AI for Fostering Constructive Online Conversations

Explore the intersection of AI and online content moderation in this thought-provoking lecture presented by Kristina Gligorić from Stanford University. Delve into the challenges of developing NLP systems for high-stakes social domains, with a focus on fostering constructive conversations about race. Examine the risks of current content moderation practices silencing marginalized voices and learn about a psychologically informed reframing intervention to reduce censorship. Investigate the importance of the use-mention distinction in computational modeling and its impact on counterspeech to hate and misinformation. Gain insights into recent efforts addressing these issues across various domains, including education, emotional support, sustainability, and public discourse about AI. Reflect on strategies to minimize harms and develop NLP systems for social good.