Can scientific and engineering approaches help tame social media trolls?
In short: In this lecture, Richard Harvey explores how we might mitigate the impact of misinformation and lunatic assertions online by adapting technical solutions to balance the benefits and negatives of social media.
Professor Richard Harvey examines the complex relationship between social media, email, and government oversight. He investigates whether scientific and engineering methods can be repurposed to manage the spread of false claims and improve the digital landscape.
Drawing on his background in signal processing and artificial intelligence, Harvey presents potential options for a future where the advantages of social platforms outweigh their harms.
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