Facebook trains AI on ‘hateful memes’

The leading social network said it had already created a database of 10,000 memes – images often blended with text to deliver a specific message – as part of a ramped-up effort against hate speech. — AFP

WASHINGTON: Facebook unveiled an initiative May 12 to take on “hateful memes” by using artificial intelligence, backed by crowd sourcing, to identify maliciously motivated posts.

The leading social network said it had already created a database of 10,000 memes – images often blended with text to deliver a specific message – as part of a ramped-up effort against hate speech.