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Hate Speech Detection in Social Media Using Ensemble Method in Classifiers

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Mobile Radio Communications and 5G Networks (MRCN 2023)

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Artificial intelligence has reached a stage where machines possess the capability to engage in tasks that traditionally demanded human intelligence. The integral component of this advancement lies in “machine learning,” where algorithms are trained to generate predictions or make decisions by analyzing data. In hate speech identification using machine learning, a number of methods are used to automatically find text that uses vocabulary that is considered to be derogatory, discriminatory, or motivated by hatred. Supervised learning techniques like neural networks, decision trees, and SVMs need a labelled dataset comprising samples of hate speech and non-hate speech. Unsupervised techniques, such k-means clustering, use word frequency and other variables to group comparable text data. CNNs and RNNs are examples of deep learning systems that learn complex word associations and spot trends indicating hate speech. Text data is subjected to the utilization of N-grams, word embeddings, and sentiment analysis in order to derive distinctive attributes. Accurate detection is improved by ensemble methods that combine predictions from various models. Identifying hate speech, avoiding bias in data and algorithms, and the necessity for large and diverse datasets are among the difficulties. Ultimately, machine learning-based hate speech identification is an essential tool for preventing hate speech online and fostering an inclusive and secure online environment for all users. So we did research on detecting hate speech using various algorithms. The TF-IDF representation prioritises textual terms, whereas the ensemble method uses classifier diversity to capture distinctive patterns. Results from experiments show the strategy's effectiveness, with a 90% average accuracy rate for detecting hate speech. By successfully utilizing AI's capacity to fight hate speech, this research helps the development of a diverse and secure online environment. The suggested approach works well for automatically identifying hate speech, making the internet a safer and more welcoming place for all users.

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  1. Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology, Puducherry, India

    R. Sathishkumar & R. Deepankumar

  2. Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu, India

    M. Govindarajan

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  1. University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India

    Nikhil Kumar Marriwala

  2. University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, India

    Sunil Dhingra

  3. Electronics and Communication Engineering, Jaypee University of Information Technology, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India

    Shruti Jain

  4. Electrical and Computer System Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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Sathishkumar, R., Govindarajan, M., Deepankumar, R. (2024). Hate Speech Detection in Social Media Using Ensemble Method in Classifiers. In: Marriwala, N.K., Dhingra, S., Jain, S., Kumar, D. (eds) Mobile Radio Communications and 5G Networks. MRCN 2023. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 915. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-0700-3_16

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