Australian police design AI tool to decipher predators' Gen Z slang


Police were working with Microsoft to develop a tool that would unravel sinister messages hidden by seemingly innocuous emojis and slang, Barrett said. — AFP

SYDNEY: Australian police are working on an AI prototype that will help them decipher Gen Z slang and emoji-laden messages written by online predators, a top official said Oct 29.

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett said social media had become a breeding ground for bullying, sexual exploitation and radicalisation.

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