Real-Time Multilingual Offensive Words Detection: Enhancing

Safety in Global Digital Spaces

CAPSTONE PROJECT REPORT

Submitted by

Bonela Rakesh - 99210041019

Annagiri Abhiram - 99210041138
Chitturi Jaswanth Kumar - 99210041169
B. S. N. Prathap - 9921004111

in partial fulfillment for the award of the degree

of

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
IN

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

SCHOOL OF COMPUTING
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
KALASALINGAM ACADEMY OF RESEARCH
AND EDUCATION
KRISHNANKOIL 626 126

November 2024

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 DECLARATION

We affirm that the project work titled “Real-Time Multilingual Offensive Words Detection:

Enhancing Safety in Global Digital Spaces” being submitted in partial fulfillment for the

award of the degree of Bachelor ofTechnology in Computer Science and Engineering is the

original work carried out by us. Ithas not formed part of any other project work submitted for

the award of any degree or diploma,either in this or any other University.

B. S. N. Prathap
9921004111

Bonela Rakesh
99210041019

Annagiri Abhiram
99210041138

Chitturi Jaswanth Kumar

99210041169

This is to certify that the above statement made by the candidate is correct to the best of
myknowledge.
Date:

Signature of supervisor
Dr. G. Nagarajan

Associate/Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
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 BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE

Certified that this project report “Real-Time Multilingual Offensive Words Detection:
Enhancing Safety in Global Digital Spaces” is the bonafide work of” Bonela Rakesh
(99210041019) , Annagiri Abhiram (99210041138), Chitturi Jaswanth Kumar
(99210041169) , Busanaboyina Surya Nagendra Prathap (9921004111)” who carried out
the project work under my supervision.

Dr. G.Nagarajan Dr. N. Suresh Kumar

SUPERVISOR HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT
Associate/Assistant Professor Professor & Head
Computer Science and Engineering Computer Science and Engineering
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Kalasalingam Academy of Research and
Education Education
Krishnankoil 626126 Krishnankoil 626126
Virudhunagar District. Virudhunagar District.

Submitted for the Project Viva-voce examination held on

Internal Examiner External Examiner

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to begin by expressing our heartfelt gratitude to the Supreme Power for the
immense grace that enabled us to complete this project.

We are deeply grateful to the late "Kalvivallal" Thiru T. Kalasalingam, Chairman of the
Kalasalingam Group of Institutions, and to "Illayavallal" Dr. K. Sridharan, Chancellor, as
well as Dr. S. Shasi Anand, Vice President, who has been a guiding light in all our university’s
endeavours.

Our sincere thanks go to our Vice Chancellor, Dr. S. Narayanan, for his inspiring leadership,
guidance, and for instilling in us the strength and enthusiasm to work towards our goals.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Dr. P. Deepa Lakshmi, Professor &
Dean-(SoC), Director Accreditation & Ranking, for her valuable guidance. Our heartfelt
gratitude also goes to our esteemed Head of Department, Dr. N. Suresh Kumar, whose
unwavering support has been crucial to the successful advancement of our project.

We are especially thankful to our Project Supervisor Dr. G.Nagarajan ,for his patience,
motivation, enthusiasm, and vast knowledge, which greatly supported us throughout this work.

Our sincere gratitude also goes to Dr. S. Ariffa Begum and Dr.T.Manikumar Overall Project
Coordinators, for their constant encouragement and support in completing this Capstone
Project.

Finally, we would like to thank our parents, faculty, non-teaching staff, and friends for their
unwavering moral support throughout this journey.

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 SCHOOL OF COMPUTING
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

PROJECT SUMMARY

Project Title Real-Time Multilingual Offensive Words Detection: Enhancing Safety

in Global Digital Spaces

Project Team Members Bonela Rakesh - 99210041019

(Name with Register No) Annagiri Abhiram - 99210041138
Chitturi Jaswanth Kumar – 99210041169
Busanaboyina Surya Nagendra Prathap – 9921004111

Guide Name/Designation Dr. G. Nagarajan, Associate Professor, Department of Computer

Science and Engineering

Program Concentration Focus on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine

Area Learning (ML) for detecting and moderating offensive content, while
addressing social and ethical responsibilities.
Technical Requirements
Machine Learning
Engineering standards and realistic constraints in these areas

Area Codes & Standards / Realistic Constraints Tick ✓

The system must promote inclusivity and non- ✓
Social discrimination, ensuring fair treatment of all communities. It
should comply with international human rights and
platform-specific guidelines on acceptable speech. However,
challenges like cultural differences, evolving language, and
balancing censorship with freedom of expression can
constrain the system's effectiveness.
Ethically, the system must avoid bias, be transparent in its ✓
Ethical operations, and ensure accountability in its decisions.
Privacy laws must be adhered to in data handling.
Constraints include potential algorithmic bias, the need for
real-time moderation, and the difficulty of automating
nuanced ethical judgments.

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 ABSTRACT

The increase in offensive language on social media causes serious issues since it discourages
user interaction and fosters hostility. Creating a real-time system that can automatically
identify and filter objectionable content is the main goal of this project. The objective is to
develop a useful tool that enhances the user experience by detecting dangerous language
through the use of cutting-edge machine-learning techniques. The project's goal is to provide
a more secure and civil environment for constructive exchanges on social media. Digital
platforms facilitate global connections, but they also have difficulties handling objectionable
content in several languages. By presenting a novel approach for real-time, multilingual
objectionable word identification, this research improves safety and inclusivity. The system
can identify and filter dangerous terms in a variety of languages and dialects by utilizing
machine learning and sophisticated natural language processing. It surpasses current solutions
in terms of speed and coverage, is context-sensitive, and has been trained on a variety of
datasets. Numerous tests demonstrate its excellent accuracy and effectiveness, offering a
scalable content moderation system that contributes to the safety of the internet for all users,
irrespective of language.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE NO.
ABSTRACT 6
LIST OF TABLES 9
LIST OF FIGURES 10
LIST OF ACADEMIC REFERENCE COURSES 11
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION 12
1.1 Background and Motivation
1.2 Problem Statement
1.3 Objectives of the Project
1.4 Scope of the Project
1.5 Methodology Overview
1.6 Organization of the Report
CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW 16
2.1 Overview of Related Work
2.2 Review of Similar Projects or Research Papers
2.3 Limitations in Existing Systems
CHAPTER III SYSTEM ANALYSIS 20
3.1 Requirements Gathering
3.2 Functional Requirements
3.3 Non-Functional Requirements
3.4 Feasibility Study
3.4.1 Technical Feasibility
3.4.2 Operational Feasibility
3.4.3 Economic Feasibility
3.5 Risk Analysis
CHAPTER IV SYSTEM DESIGN 25

4.1 Overall System Architecture

4.2 Module Design

CHAPTER V IMPLEMENTATION 29

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 5.1 Proposed Methodology

5.1.1 Programming Languages and Tools

5.2 Implementation of Modules

5.2.1 Module 1: User Input Processing

5.2.2 Module 2: ML model

5.2.3 Module 3: Translation Module

5.2.4 Module 4: Web Interface Module

CHAPTER VI RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 34

6.1 System Outputs and Screenshots

6.1.1 Experimental Outputs

6.2 Comparative Analysis

CHAPTER VI CONCLUSION & FUTURE SCOPE 38

REFERENCES: List of books, articles, research papers, and other resources used 40

PUBLICATION

PLAGIARISM REPORT

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 LIST OF TABLES

TABLES DETAILS PAGE NO.

Table 1 Comparison between selected 36
Languages

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 LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURES DETAILS PAGE NO.

Figure 1 Flow chart of Proposed Methodology 25

Figure 2 Work flow of Implementation 29

Figure 3 Input of English text 34

Figure 4 Output of English text 34

Figure 5 Input of Hindi text 35

Figure 6 Output of Hindi text 35

Figure 7 Input of Telugu text 35

Figure 8 Output of Telugu text 35

Figure 9 Prediction accuracy of proposed model 36

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 LIST OF ACADEMIC REFERENCE COURSES

S. NO. COURSE CODE COURSE NAME

1. 211CSE1402 Python Programming

2. 213CSE2301 Predictive Analytics

3. 212CSE2304 Machine Learning

4. 213CSE2303 Computational Linguistics and Natural

Language Processing

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 CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background:

In today’s interconnected world, online platforms are integral to communication and social
interaction. However, the increase in digital conversations has led to a rise in offensive
language, hate speech, and inappropriate content, which can harm the user experience and
create a toxic online environment. The challenge is even greater in multilingual spaces, where
users interact in various languages and cultural contexts, making it difficult to detect harmful
language in real-time. Addressing this issue, an AI-driven system for real-time multilingual
offensive words detection provides an effective solution. By using a translation mechanism
and advanced machine learning algorithms, the system converts any user-generated content
into English and then processes it for offensive language. This ensures that digital platforms
remain safe, respectful, and inclusive for a global user base.

Motivation:

The increasing use of offensive language across multilingual digital platforms motivated the
development of this real-time offensive words detection system. Imagine a scenario where
users in a global community post messages in multiple languages, and harmful or abusive
language slips through the cracks. By employing an AI-powered system that first translates
the input into English and then analyzes the content for offensive language using a decision
tree classifier, harmful content can be detected and moderated effectively. This project aims
to foster safer online interactions, ensuring that users can engage in positive, respectful
communication, regardless of language barriers.

1.2 Problem Statement:

In the diverse and multilingual digital world, it is challenging to monitor and filter offensive
language in real-time. Users from various linguistic backgrounds express themselves using
different slang, idioms, and cultural references, which can make detecting offensive content
difficult. This project proposes a solution that leverages translation technology to convert any
user input into English, followed by a decision tree classifier to identify and flag offensive

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language. The system aims to ensure that online platforms can efficiently and accurately
detect harmful content in real time, helping to maintain a safe and inclusive environment.

1.3 Objective of the Project:

The primary objective of this project is to develop a real-time multilingual offensive words
detection system that can identify harmful language across various languages, convert the
content to English, and analyze it using a decision tree classifier. The system will provide a
seamless solution for real-time content moderation by detecting offensive words and phrases,
enabling online platforms to take immediate action to filter or flag harmful content. Key
features include the translation of any language input to English, efficient content processing,
and an intuitive user interface for platform administrators to review flagged content.

1.4 Scope of the Project:

The scope of this project includes building an AI-powered detection system that can handle
user-generated content in multiple languages. The system will first translate the input text
into English using a translation API, and then apply a decision tree classifier to detect
offensive language. The tool will be integrated into a user interface created in Visual Studio,
allowing platform moderators to easily manage flagged content. The project will focus on
providing real-time processing, ensuring that offensive language is identified and filtered
immediately as it is posted. Additionally, the system will be designed to support integration
with various online platforms, enhancing its scalability and applicability.

1.5 Methodology Overview:

The development of this real-time multilingual offensive words detection system follows a
structured methodology combining machine learning, translation technology, and web
development for a seamless user experience.

1. Language Translation: The first step is translating any user input into English using
an automated translation API. This ensures that regardless of the language in which
the content is initially posted, it can be accurately processed by the detection system.

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 2. Offensive Language Detection Using Decision Tree Classifier: Once the content is
translated into English, it is analyzed using a decision tree classifier, which has been
trained on a large dataset of offensive and non-offensive language. The classifier
processes the text, identifying harmful language based on patterns learned during
training.

3. Real-Time Content Moderation: The system processes content in real time,

flagging or filtering offensive text as it is posted. If the classifier identifies harmful
language, the system can alert platform administrators and provide options for
moderation, such as automatic content removal or user warnings.

4. User Interface Development: The user interface for the system was developed using
Visual Studio, where users can input text and receive feedback on whether their
content contains offensive language. The interface is designed for ease of use,
enabling platform administrators to quickly review and manage flagged content.

1.6 Organization of the Project:

This project is structured into several key components, ensuring that the real-time
multilingual offensive words detection system is both effective and user-friendly:

1. Frontend Development (Visual Studio):

• User Input Interface: The front-end interface allows users to submit text and
interact with the system. It provides clear feedback on whether the content is
flagged as offensive or not.
• Admin Dashboard: A simple dashboard allows administrators to view
flagged content and take appropriate action, such as reviewing or removing
harmful posts.

2. Backend and Translation Mechanism:

• Translation API: The backend integrates a translation service to convert user

input into English, allowing the system to process any language without

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 needing specific training for each language.
• Decision Tree Classifier: The core of the detection system, the decision tree
classifier, analyzes the translated text to detect offensive language. The
classifier is trained on a diverse dataset to improve its accuracy in identifying
harmful content.

3. Testing and Evaluation:

• Model Accuracy: The decision tree classifier will undergo rigorous testing to
ensure high accuracy in identifying offensive language, both in general text and
in specific cultural contexts.

• Real-Time Performance: The system will be tested to handle large volumes of

real-time data, ensuring fast processing and timely moderation of user-generated
content.

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 CHAPTER II

LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Overview of Relevant Literature

In recent years, the rapid growth of online communication has led to a surge in harmful
content, including offensive language, hate speech, and cyberbullying. This has created an
urgent need for effective content moderation systems, particularly in multilingual
environments. Several studies have explored the application of machine learning and natural
language processing (NLP) techniques to improve the detection and moderation of offensive
language across various online platforms.

2.2 Literature Survey

Patel and Singh highlighted the urgent need for improved content moderation systems due to
the increasing use of online platforms [1]. They emphasized the importance of developing
systems that can detect harmful content in real-time, especially in multilingual environments.

Gómez and Hernández proposed a model that examines the challenges of moderating
multilingual content in online communities [2]. Their research points out the difficulties posed
by varying cultural contexts in identifying offensive language and suggests that models should
account for linguistic nuances to improve detection.

Nguyen and Lee discussed the limitations of traditional content moderation systems that rely
on keyword filtering [3]. They argued that these systems struggle to keep up with the
constantly changing nature of language, especially in multilingual settings, and proposed
using machine learning techniques to create more adaptive detection systems.

Brown and Wilson evaluated machine-learning algorithms for real-time offensive language
detection [4]. Their findings showed that AI-driven methods, like support vector machines
(SVM) and deep learning, outperform older techniques, offering a scalable solution to
enhance online user safety.

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Park and Kim introduced the idea of using natural language processing (NLP) technologies
to detect offensive content [5]. They demonstrated that context-aware models, which can
understand the meaning behind similar phrases, significantly improve detection accuracy
across different languages.

Ramírez and Costa stressed the importance of addressing cultural differences when
developing content moderation systems [6]. They proposed combining AI and NLP to create
safer online communities by enabling accurate and swift detection of offensive language.

Smith and Doe examined how the rise of offensive language on social media calls for
detection systems that can adapt to changing language trends [7]. They argued that real-time
detection is critical to minimizing the impact of harmful content.

Johnson and Patel focused on the significance of context in detecting offensive language [8].
They suggested that understanding the context in which language is used is key to accurate
detection and recommended integrating contextual analysis with keyword filtering.

Kumar and Sharma explored the use of neural networks for detecting offensive language in
multilingual environments [9]. Their research showed that deep learning models, such as
recurrent neural networks (RNNs), can improve detection accuracy by recognizing complex
patterns in text.

Alvarez and Garcia proposed a hybrid model that combines rule-based and machine-learning
approaches to detect offensive language [10]. Their study indicated that this method makes
content moderation systems more robust and effective.

Williams and Thompson discussed the ethical concerns related to content moderation [11].
They highlighted the need for transparency and fairness in algorithmic decision-making and
recommended incorporating diverse perspectives to reduce bias in offensive language
detection systems.

Lee and Kim examined how user involvement can improve content moderation [12]. They
found that engaging users in the moderation process can enhance the effectiveness of
detection systems by using real-world insights to refine algorithms.

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Baker and Green suggested integrating sentiment analysis into offensive language detection
systems [13]. They argued that analyzing a message's emotional tone can help distinguish
between benign and harmful content, thereby improving detection accuracy.

Davis and Hall studied the difficulty of detecting sarcasm and irony in online communication
[14]. They recommended using advanced NLP techniques to better identify offensive
language embedded in subtle expressions.

Hernandez and Wu proposed using cross-linguistic models to detect offensive content on a

global scale [15]. They emphasized the need for adaptable systems that can recognize
offensive language across different languages and cultural contexts.

Patel and Rao assessed the effectiveness of using crowd-sourced data to train machine-
learning models for detecting offensive language [16]. They suggested that community-driven
datasets can improve the accuracy and reliability of these systems, especially in rapidly
evolving linguistic environments.

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2.3 Limitations in Existing Systems
• Limited Language Coverage: Most hate speech detection systems are built for
English and a few main languages, excluding numerous regional and minority
languages. Because of this, there are large blind areas where dangerous
information can proliferate unchecked.
• Inconsistent Accuracy Across Languages: It can be challenging to maintain
consistent accuracy across different languages since hate speech detection
systems frequently perform well in one language but badly in others due to
variations in grammar, slang, and syntax.
• Cultural and Contextual Variations: Depending on the cultural setting, hate
speech can take many different forms. Due to their inability to comprehend
local context or cultural quirks,
• current models frequently overlook objectionable information in other
languages, which results in inaccurate results.
• Difficulty Managing Code-Switching: Many multilingual users engage in
code-switching or language-switching inside the same chat. This linguistic
mixing is difficult for most algorithms to manage, leading to partial or
erroneous hate speech detection.
• Bias in Training Data: Biased datasets that overrepresent particular languages
or cultures are commonly used to train hate speech detection programs. As a
result, the algorithm may overlook hate speech in one language while
responding to harmless information in another, producing biased results.

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 CHAPTER III
SYSTEM ANALYSIS

3.1 Requirements Gathering

The AI-based web application aims to enhance communication safety in online

environments. It uses Flask as the web framework and integrates several essential libraries to
provide real-time translation services, content filtering, and text analysis. The key
requirements for building this web application include both technical and functional
specifications across front-end, back-end, machine learning, and data management.

1. Front-end Technologies
• HTML: These technologies will be used to design and develop the user interface,
making it responsive, intuitive, and accessible across various devices.
• Frameworks (e.g., React or Vue): These frameworks will facilitate creating a
dynamic, interactive homepage that offers smooth user navigation and a seamless
experience when interacting with the system.

2. Back-end Technologies
• Flask: Flask will be the primary back-end framework for handling API requests,
user interactions, and ensuring smooth integration between the front-end, machine
learning model, and translation services.
• Google Cloud Translation API: This API will provide the translation
functionality, allowing users to translate content into English and vice versa,
ensuring accessibility for multilingual users.
• Joblib: Joblib will be used to load a pre-trained machine learning model and a
vectorizer, enabling the application to process and analyze text input for offensive
language detection.

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 3. Machine Learning Tools
• Pre-trained Machine Learning Model: The application will use a pre-trained
model to predict and detect inappropriate language from the text. This model will
be loaded using Joblib and will be central to the offensive language filtering
functionality.
• Pandas: Pandas will be used for managing a CSV file that contains a list of
offending terms, allowing the system to easily access, maintain, and filter out
harmful content.
• NLTK (Natural Language Toolkit): NLTK will support natural language
processing (NLP) features, including stemming, stopword removal, and other
text-cleaning operations to ensure high-quality content analysis.
• Text Normalization: A set of functions to clean the text, including removing
URLs, punctuation, numbers, HTML tags, and converting text to lowercase. This
preprocessing step ensures the text is in an optimal format for analysis and
prediction.

3.2 Functional Requirements

These are the core features and functionalities that the AI-based web application must support
to ensure it delivers effective content moderation and multilingual communication services.
1. User Interface
• Homepage: The home route (/) will display a text input interface where users can
submit content for analysis. This will serve as the primary interface for user
interaction.

2. Text Translation
• Translation to English: Upon text submission, the system will first translate the
user's input into English to enable the content filtering process, ensuring
consistency and accuracy across languages.
• Translation Back to User’s Language: After filtering offensive content, the
system will translate the cleaned text back into the user’s native language,
preserving the original meaning while ensuring safety

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 3. Offensive Language Detection and Filtering
• Content Analysis: The system will analyze the translated text for any
inappropriate language by using the pre-trained machine learning model. The
model will be able to identify offensive terms from the input text.
• Censorship of Offensive Words: When offensive terms are detected, they will
be censored by replacing them with asterisks (e.g., "****" for a four-letter word).
This ensures that harmful content is obscured while maintaining the context of the
communication.

4. Text Cleaning and Normalization

• Text Preprocessing: The input text will undergo various cleaning steps before
analysis. This will include:
• Removing URLs, HTML tags, and numbers.
• Eliminating unnecessary punctuation and converting all text to lowercase.
• Stemming words to their base forms to improve the accuracy of the analysis.
• Removing stopwords to focus on the most important parts of the text.

5. Multilingual Communication
• Language Support: The system will support multilingual users, enabling them to
submit content in their native language, which is then translated into English for
analysis and prediction. After filtering, the result will be translated back into the
user's language, ensuring smooth communication in diverse linguistic contexts.

3.3 Non-Functional Requirements

These requirements define the quality attributes of the web application, ensuring it is scalable,
performant, and user-friendly.

1. Scalability
The system must be able to handle an increasing number of users without compromising
performance. As the user base grows, the backend infrastructure should support high
traffic, ensuring that translation, filtering, and analysis tasks are processed efficiently.

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2. Performance
• Real-Time Processing: The system must process user input and deliver results
within a reasonable time frame (e.g., seconds). Translation, analysis, and filtering
should be executed quickly to provide an immediate response to users.
• Text Cleaning and Analysis Efficiency: The cleaning and analysis process should
be optimized to minimize delays and ensure smooth interaction, even with longer
or more complex inputs.

3. Usability
• Intuitive Interface: The application must be easy to use, with a clear and simple
interface for entering and submitting text. It should be accessible to users with
various literacy levels, making it easy for everyone to understand and interact with.
• Multilingual Accessibility: The translation features should ensure that users can
communicate in their native language and receive clear, understandable replies.
This ensures the system remains user-friendly for non-English speakers.

3.4 Feasibility Study

3.4.1 Technical Feasibility
The project is technically feasible due to the reliability of the chosen tools:
• Flask is a lightweight, flexible framework that can easily handle API requests and
integrate with machine learning models and translation services.
• Google Cloud Translation API offers scalable and reliable translation capabilities,
crucial for enabling multilingual support.
• Pandas, Joblib, and NLTK are well-established libraries with robust documentation
and support, ensuring seamless integration into the project.

3.4.2 Operational Feasibility

The system is operationally feasible:
• The application can be deployed easily with Flask and integrates smoothly with the
Google Cloud Translation API and machine learning tools.
• It provides an easy-to-use interface for multilingual users, ensuring accessibility for
a wide range of audiences with varying levels of digital literacy.
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3.4.3 Economic Feasibility
The project is economically viable:
• Using open-source libraries (Flask, NLTK, Pandas) and cloud-based services (Google
Translation API) reduces initial development costs.
• As the system scales, costs associated with cloud infrastructure can be managed by
using flexible and scalable cloud services, ensuring that long-term expenses remain
within budget.

3.5 Risk Analysis

The system faces risks in three key areas: the accuracy of offensive language detection,
translation accuracy, and scalability. Inaccurate predictions in offensive language filtering
can lead to false positives or missed content, which can be mitigated through regular model
updates and improved training data. Translation errors, especially with idiomatic or culturally
specific phrases, can be reduced by thorough testing and incorporating user feedback. Lastly,
scalability issues may arise as the user base grows, which can be addressed by implementing
cloud-based infrastructure with auto-scaling and optimizing performance for simultaneous
tasks.

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 CHAPTER IV

SYSTEM DESIGN

4.1 Overall System Architecture

Fig.01 Flow chart of Proposed Methodology

The system architecture for the web application is designed to ensure real-time
communication safety by incorporating translation capabilities and offensive language
detection using machine learning models. The architecture integrates multiple modules and
services to deliver seamless functionality for users. Below is a breakdown of the system
architecture and its components:

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 • User Interaction: The user interacts with the system through the web-based
interface. They can enter content (in multiple languages) for processing, which is
translated into English for further analysis.
• Translation: The input text is first passed through the Google Cloud Translation API
to convert it into English, enabling consistent analysis regardless of the original
language.
• Content Preprocessing: The system uses NLTK and custom functions to clean the
text (e.g., removing URLs, punctuation, and stopwords) and prepare it for analysis.
• Offensive Language Detection: The machine learning model (e.g., Random Forest)
processes the cleaned text to predict and identify offensive language. If offensive
content is detected, the system censors it by replacing harmful words with asterisks
(e.g., "****").
• Translation Back to User’s Language: After filtering out inappropriate language,
the text is then translated back into the user's native language using the Google Cloud
Translation API, ensuring that the user receives a response in their preferred language.
• Final Output: The filtered text is displayed on the user interface, where the user can
view the results and engage with the system further (e.g., for more interactions, saving
content, etc.).

4.1 Module Design

Each module in the system is designed to handle specific tasks, ensuring smooth and
efficient operation from input to output.

Module 1: Text Input and Translation

Objective: Allow users to enter content (in any language) and provide the necessary
translation functionality.
Implementation:
• Libraries: Flask for the web interface, Google Cloud Translation API for
language translation.
• Features: Users can input text in their preferred language, and the system will
translate it into English for analysis.
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 Example Methods:
o get_text_input(): Collect text input from the user interface.
o translate_to_english(text): Translate the input text into English.
o translate_back_to_native_language(text): Translate the processed text back
into the user’s native language.

Module 2: Text Preprocessing and Cleaning

Objective: Clean and preprocess the text before sending it for language detection and
offensive content filtering.
Implementation:
• Libraries: NLTK for text cleaning (removing punctuation, stopwords, stemming),
custom Python functions.
• Features: Text is normalized, stopwords are removed, and the text is
converted to lowercase for better analysis.
Example Methods:
o clean_text(text): Remove URLs, punctuation, and HTML tags.
o remove_stopwords(text): Eliminate common words that don't add meaningful
context (e.g., "is", "the").
o stem_text(text): Convert words to their base form (e.g., "running" to "run").

Module 3: Offensive Language Detection

Objective: Analyze the preprocessed text to detect any offensive or inappropriate language.
Implementation:
• Libraries: Scikit-learn for machine learning, Joblib for loading the pre-trained
model.
• Model: A Random Forest classifier trained to detect offensive terms based on a list
of known harmful words.
Example Methods:
o load_model(): Load the pre-trained model.
o predict_offensive_language(text): Use the model to predict offensive
language in the cleaned text.
o filter_offensive_language(text): Replace harmful words with asterisks.

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Module 4: Output and Translation

Objective: Translate the filtered text back into the user's preferred language and present the
final output.
Implementation:
• Libraries: Google Cloud Translation API, Flask for displaying results.
• Features: After filtering the text, the system translates it back into the user’s original
language for display.
Example Methods:
o display_output(text): Display the filtered and translated text on the user
interface.

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 CHAPTER V
IMPLEMENTATION

5.1 Proposed Methodology

Fig.02 Work Flow of Implementation

The initial phase is data preparation, which includes compiling and loading a comprehensive
list of derogatory phrases in several languages, as well as a dataset from Twitter. This dataset
serves as the model's training basis, containing real-world text data with varied forms of
language usage, both offensive and non-offensive. Next follows text preparation, which fully
cleans the raw text data by removing undesired characters, special symbols, and extraneous
content. The text is also vectorized, which means it has been turned into numerical
representations that are ideal for machine-learning techniques. Once the data has been pre-
processed, the emphasis moves to model training. The prepared data is used to choose and
train a Decision Tree classifier, which learns to detect patterns and attributes associated with
foul language. After enough training, the model is saved for further use in real-time
predictions. The user engagement phase starts when the user enters text into the system and
chooses their favorite language. If the text is not in English, the system performs a translation
step to translate the input to English, ensuring consistent processing across languages. In the
prediction phase, the trained Decision Tree classifier analyses the translated text, classifying
it based on its offensive content. Offensive words identified during this process are then
masked or replaced with asterisks to maintain user safety without losing the overall context.

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Once the text has been filtered, a re-translation step occurs, converting the modified text back
into the user's original language, ensuring that the meaning is preserved. Finally, the system
outputs the results via a web interface, where users can instantly see the filtered text in their
chosen language, promoting a safer and more inclusive environment for communication
across diverse global audiences.

5.1.1 Programming Languages and Tools

1. Python:
• Primary Language: Python is used for backend development, machine learning
model training, and integration. It provides the flexibility and libraries necessary
for handling complex machine learning tasks and managing data.
• Libraries: The project makes extensive use of Python libraries:
o Flask: A lightweight Python framework for building the backend.
o Scikit-Learn: Used for building and training the Random Forest
model.
o Joblib: For loading pre-trained machine learning models.
o NLTK: For text preprocessing (e.g., stemming, stopword removal).
o Pandas and NumPy: For data handling, manipulation, and
preprocessing.

5.2 Implementation of Modules

5.2.1 User Input Processing for Hate Speech Detection:
• Input: User provides a sentence or text.
• Text Cleaning: The text is cleaned by removing punctuation, URLs,
special characters, and stop words. It is also lowercased and stemmed.
• Hate Speech Detection: The cleaned text is passed to a machine learning
model to predict whether it contains hate speech.

def clean(text):
text = str(text).lower()
text = re.sub('\[.*?\]', '', text)
text = re.sub('https?://\S+|www\.\S+', '', text)
text = re.sub('<.*?>+', '', text)
text = re.sub('[%s]' % re.escape(string.punctuation), '', text)
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 text = re.sub('\n', '', text)
text = re.sub('\w*\d\w*', '', text)
text = [word for word in text.split(' ') if word not in stopword]
text = " ".join(text)
text = [stemmer.stem(word) for word in text.split(' ')]
text = " ".join(text)
return text

5.2.2 ML Model for Hate Speech Detection:

• Model Prediction: The cleaned input text is transformed using a
vectorizer, and the ML model predicts if it's hate speech or not.
• Handling Hate Speech: Offensive words are replaced with asterisks if
hate speech is detected.

def predict_with_asterisks(user_input):
t = clean(user_input)
t = cv.transform([t])
output = clf.predict(t)
if output == 'No hate speech':
return user_input
else:
for word in bad_words['jigaboo']:
user_input = user_input.replace(word, '*' * len(word))
return user_input

5.2.3 Translation Module:

• Translation to English: If the user inputs text in another language, it is
translated into English before further processing.
• Translation back to the original language: After processing the text, the
result is translated back to the user’s preferred language.

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 def translate(source_text,source):
source_lang = source
target_lang = 'en'
url =
f"https://translate.googleapis.com/translate_a/single?client=gtx&sl={s
ource_lang}&tl={target_lang}&dt=t&q={source_text}"
response = requests.get(url)
if response.status_code == 200:
data = response.json()
result_text = data[0][0][0]
return result_text
else:
return 'could not translate'
def ttranslate(source_text,source):
source_lang = 'en'
target_lang = source
url =
f"https://translate.googleapis.com/translate_a/single?client=gtx&sl={s
ource_lang}&tl={target_lang}&dt=t&q={source_text}"
response = requests.get(url)
if response.status_code == 200:
data = response.json()
result_text = data[0][0][0]
return result_text
else:
return 'could not translate'

5.2.4 Web Interface Module:

• Flask Web Application: The app runs on Flask, which serves the HTML
interface where users can submit their input for hate speech detection.
• Input Submission: User input is processed for hate speech and translated as
needed, with the result displayed on the webpage.

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 @app.route('/')
def hello():
return render_template('index.html', pred='')

@app.route('/', methods=['POST'])
def predict():
fea = [str(x) for x in request.form.values()]
s = translate(fea[1], fea[0])
s = predict_with_asterisks(s)
s = ttranslate(s, fea[0])
return render_template('index.html', pred=s)

if __name__ == '__main__':
app.run()

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RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

6.1 System Outputs Screenshots

The overall goal of the system is to provide a comprehensive solution for detecting hate
speech by allowing users to input text, identify offensive content, and receive real-time
predictions. The system enables users to submit text in various languages, have it processed
through a machine learning model to detect hate speech, and display the result with
modifications (e.g., replacing offensive words with asterisks). Additionally, the system
ensures a smooth user experience by integrating translation services to handle non-English
input and output, allowing the service to be accessible to a wide audience.

6.1.1 Experimental Results

Fig.03 Input of English text Fig.04 Output of English text

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Fig.05 Input of Hindi text Fig.06 Output of Hindi text

Fig.07 Input of Telugu text Fig.08 Output of Telugu text

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6.2 Comparative Analysis

Language Accuracy MAE MSE RMSE R^2

English 95 0.05 0.003 0.055 0.997
Hindi 85 0.07 0.009 0.095 0.991
Tamil 88 0.08 0.007 0.084 0.993
Telugu 86 0.09 0.008 0.009 0.999

Kannada 82 0.11 0.010 0.100 0.990

Bengali 74 0.17 0.027 0.164 0.973

Spanish 90 0.06 0.004 0.063 0.996

German 87 0.08 0.009 0.095 0.991
Arabic 75 0.15 0.025 0.158 0.975
French 77 0.12 0.022 0.148 0.978

Table.01 Comparison between selected languages

Fig.09 Prediction Accuracy of Proposed Model

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The results from the above table.01 shows that the method works well for detecting offensive
language, especially in English and Spanish, where accuracy is over 90% and the model
performs almost perfectly. Hindi, Tamil, and German also perform well, with accuracy above
85% and reliable results. However, the model doesn't perform as well in Bengali, Arabic, and
French, where accuracy drops below 80%, and there are more errors. This suggests the model
needs improvement for these languages, possibly due to differences in how the languages work
or cultural factors. An important strength of this approach is that it can handle any language
since Google Translate is used to translate non-English inputs into English, allowing the model
to detect offensive language across multiple languages.

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CONCLUSION & FUTURE SCOPE

Conclusion

Developing a real-time multilingual offensive language detection system is a significant step

toward combating toxic content on social media sites. Toxic language on social media can
negatively impact user experience, create negativity, and threaten persons and communities.
Using advanced machine learning techniques, this system provides a quick and effective
solution for automatically identifying, filtering, and reducing offensive terms in a variety of
languages. This tool's versatility enables it to be effectively deployed in global digital arenas,
catering to a wide range of audiences and their specific linguistic requirements. One of the
most noteworthy accomplishments of this campaign is its ability to promote inclusivity and
respect in online settings. The technology improves the entire user experience by identifying
and blocking hazardous information in real-time, while also creating a safer atmosphere in
which users may engage in pleasant and meaningful conversations. The platform's capacity to
automatically hide inappropriate language without disrupting communication flow ensures
that it remains user-friendly while upholding high ethical standards. This method also lowers
human involvement, making content moderation more scalable and efficient for large digital
platforms that require continuous real-time monitoring. Furthermore, this program contributes
to the greater purpose of ensuring the integrity and well-being of social media communities. It
contributes to a reduction in cyberbullying, hate speech, and other bad interactions that can
harm mental health and community dynamics. By actively filtering out harmful content, the
technology allows users to concentrate on constructive debate, empowering them to contribute
to a more positive digital ecosystem. This project has broader ramifications, such as creating
a more respectful, inclusive, and secure online community. It not only addresses the current
issue of inappropriate language, but it also lays the groundwork for the future of content
management by leveraging artificial intelligence to create environments in which people feel
safe and valued. Finally, this technology contributes to the reshaping of social media into a
platform that encourages civility and constructive interaction, reinforcing its role as a tool for
positive engagement rather than harm. By employing this approach, the system significantly
improves the user experience, making the digital environment more joyful, friendly, and
supportive for individuals throughout the world.

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Future Work

▪ While the model does well in English and Spanish, it has to be

improved in Bengali, Arabic, and French, where it performs less
accurately.
▪ To improve detection accuracy, future research should take into
account cultural variations in offensive language.
▪ Google Translate helps support several languages, however, for better
outcomes in low-performing languages, translation mistakes should be
kept to a minimum.
▪ Future studies should concentrate on minimizing bias and guaranteeing
consistent outcomes because the model's performance varies
depending on the language.
▪ Further data collection for underrepresented languages, such as Arabic
and Bengali, will increase the accuracy of detection in subsequent
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