Raising the Quality of Online Conversations with Machine Learning

Explore how The Washington Post leveraged machine learning to enhance online comment moderation in this 27-minute conference talk from the Toronto Machine Learning Series. Join Patrick Cullen, Director of Data Science, and Ling Jiang, Senior Data Scientist, as they delve into the technical challenges and solutions behind building an automated comment moderation platform. Discover the innovative approaches used to process millions of reader comments, improve conversation quality, and create a more engaging online community. Gain insights into the intersection of data science, natural language processing, and digital journalism as the speakers share their experiences in developing this cutting-edge system.