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These patents signal that tech firms see AI as a vital piece of the puzzle in tamping down whatever they deem objectionable, whether that be violence, hate speech, or misinformation, said Brian Green, director of technology ethics.

“One of the great things about AI is that it does give people the ability to expand their observation of what’s going on,” said Green. “It’s not possible for human beings to watch all the content that’s uploaded to YouTube.” Stymieing the spread of this kind of content is even more important during election season, when these campaigns tend to be pushed at a higher rate."

Brian Green, director, technology ethics, quoted by The Daily Upside.