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P.S.V College of Engineering and Technology Summer Internship

The document presents a summer internship project focused on using Python and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to classify toxic comments, which include hate speech and harassment. It discusses methodologies such as feature extraction, machine learning models, and deep learning approaches, along with evaluation metrics for assessing model performance. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of these techniques in promoting healthier online interactions and suggests future work to enhance model robustness and accuracy.

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P.S.V College of Engineering and Technology Summer Internship

The document presents a summer internship project focused on using Python and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to classify toxic comments, which include hate speech and harassment. It discusses methodologies such as feature extraction, machine learning models, and deep learning approaches, along with evaluation metrics for assessing model performance. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of these techniques in promoting healthier online interactions and suggests future work to enhance model robustness and accuracy.

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P.S.V COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY


SUMMER INTERNSHIP
Python Development for Classifying Toxic
Comments Using Natural Language Processing

Pooja v(611821104032)
Famidha A(611821104009)
Usma K(611821104056)
Sindhuja N(611821104048)
Introduction to Toxic Comment
Classification

In this presentation, we will explore advanced


Python techniques for classifying toxic
comments using Natural Language Processing
(NLP). We will discuss the importance of this
task in maintaining healthy online
interactions and the methodologies employed to
achieve accurate classifications.
Understanding
Toxic Comments
Toxic comments can be detrimental to online communities. They
include hate speech, harassment, and abusive language. Understanding
the nuances of these comments is crucial for developing effective
classification models that can identify and mitigate their impact.
Natural Language Processing Basics

Natural Language Processing (NLP) involves


the interaction between computers and human
language. Key techniques include
tokenization, stemming, and lemmatization.
Mastering these basics is essential for
building robust models capable of
understanding and classifying toxic comments.
Feature Extraction
Techniques

To classify comments effectively, we must extract relevant features.


Techniques like TF-IDF, word embeddings, and n-grams help convert text
into numerical representations. These features serve as the foundation
for machine learning models to learn and predict toxicity.
Machine Learning Models
Various machine learning algorithms can be
employed for classification tasks, including
Logistic Regression, Random Forest, and
Support Vector Machines. The choice of model
can significantly impact the accuracy and
efficiency of toxic comment classification.
Deep Learning Approaches
For more complex patterns, deep learning techniques such as
Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) and Transformers can be utilized.
These models excel in understanding context and semantics, which
are crucial for accurately identifying toxic comments.
Evaluation Metrics
Evaluating the performance of our models
is essential. Common metrics include
accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-
score. Understanding these metrics helps
in refining our models and ensuring they
perform well on unseen data.
Conclusion and Future Work
In conclusion, utilizing advanced Python techniques and NLP for
classifying toxic comments is vital for fostering healthier online
environments. Future work may involve enhancing model robustness
and exploring transfer learning to improve classification accuracy
across diverse datasets.
THANK YOU

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