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Language-Censoring Extensions

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Soothe Extension Automatically Blurs Inappropriate Language

— July 20, 2017 — Tech
The internet isn't just butterflies and roses, but the Soothe extension for Google Chrome helps to makes one's browsing experience a little less vitriolic. The extension is a censor that blurs out content based on users' specified categories, helping people to have a less aggravating and troubling experience while on the web, even if it means that they don't get the full picture.

The Soothe extension uses AI to automatically and immediately analyze the text and images on one's browser. It can blur out content based on a variety of factors, including homophobia, racism, sexism, transphobia, violence, or sexual violence. The extension uses context-dependent analysis, so it will only blur content if it violates the restrictions within context (rather than automatically blurring any keyword.)
Trend Themes
1. Language-censoring Extensions - Opportunity for developers to create innovative extensions that help users have a more positive browsing experience by automatically censoring inappropriate language.
2. AI Text and Image Analysis - Opportunity for AI developers to create advanced algorithms that can analyze and categorize text and images to identify and blur out inappropriate content.
3. Context-dependent Filtering - Opportunity for developers to create algorithms that can understand the context and restrictions of content to provide more accurate and targeted censorship.
Industry Implications
1. Web Browser Extensions - Opportunity for developers to create language-censoring extensions for popular web browsers that enhance user experience and promote a safer online environment.
2. AI and Machine Learning - Opportunity for AI companies to develop advanced AI algorithms for text and image analysis to assist in content filtering and censorship.
3. Online Safety and Moderation - Opportunity for companies specializing in online safety and moderation to integrate AI technology and innovative solutions to combat inappropriate content on the internet.
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