Artificial intelligence slows down hate on Facebook

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OLIVER CAMPONOVO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - Since social networks like Facebook were created they are a fabric for new technologies, for example the artificial intelligence. This time the AI (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) supported Mark Zuckerberg’s platform to find out hateful content. That is, artificial intelligence detected 97% of hateful content in the last quarter: a great contribution for technicians and people who use it day by day. This is the reason why there are so many persons who are interested in the uses of artificial intelligence, just like Oliver Camponovo.

Artificial intelligence applied to social networks

Applications of artificial intelligence have arrived in social networks a while ago. What still remains amazing is the way AI keeps supporting Facebook to become a better website. This happens because artificial intelligence works alongside real people to accelerate the research and the removal of offensive content. Even in this period it comes in help: the Covid-19 pandemics is an obstacle for content revision staff on social media. Without having the opportunity to gather for a discussion about the best solutions, AI comes in to delete what employees can not see.

What data shows is clear: in the last quarter, the hateful contents removed from Facebook by artificial intelligence cover 97% of overall measures. AI gave a great contribution even in other subjects: bullying and sexual harassment decreased of 49% in the last semester.

Artificial intelligence on Facebook: there won’t be place for hate

The world of social media like Facebook will use artificial intelligence to defeat hate. This is due to the users’ habit to use a strong language, or even offensive and hateful. In these cases the staff can not do enough to to find every comment and message that exceeds the limits. To make things worse, the restrictions caused by the pandemic don’t allow moderators to use all their tools. So artificial intelligence is what Facebook and its users need to enjoy a positive experience of social media. On the top of that, this is a result which gives hope to the supporters of AI as a resource for the future. In our case the investor Oliver Camponovo has been showing a strong interest since a long time, so he wishes that social networks will proceed in this direction.

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In Pisa the excellence of aerodynamics studies thanks to professor Giovanni Lombardi

[vc_row][vc_column][dfd_spacer screen_wide_spacer_size="30" screen_normal_resolution="1024" screen_tablet_resolution="800" screen_mobile_resolution="480" tutorials=""][vc_column_text]GIOVANNI LOMBARDI AERODYNAMIC PISA - Giovanni Lombardi, professor at the University of Pisa at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, deals with experimental and numerical research in aerodynamics. His studies have been applied in many fields with great success. His students also reap the benefits of his work.[/vc_column_text][dfd_spacer screen_wide_spacer_size="30" screen_normal_resolution="1024" screen_tablet_resolution="800" screen_mobile_resolution="480" tutorials=""][dfd_heading subtitle="" content_alignment="text-left" enable_delimiter="" tutorials="" undefined="" title_font_options="tag:h2" subtitle_font_options="tag:div"]Giovanni Lombardi, student and professor at University of Pisa [/dfd_heading][dfd_spacer screen_wide_spacer_size="30" screen_normal_resolution="1024" screen_tablet_resolution="800" screen_mobile_resolution="480" tutorials=""][vc_column_text]Giovanni Lombardi, born in Ponsacco in 1957, is currently a lecturer at the University of Pisa. The university where he has been teaching since 1990 is the same one where he graduated in Aeronautical Engineering. During his academic career he has held the position of professor at the Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering and Vehicle Engineering. He currently carries out his research and teaching activities at the Department of Aerospace Engineering.

Within the University of Pisa he is also director of the master in “Yacht Engineering” and member of the doctoral council of the department to which he belongs. Among the courses he teaches are Aerodynamics of Aircraft, Aerodynamics of Vehicle and Fluid Dynamics.[/vc_column_text][dfd_spacer screen_wide_spacer_size="30" screen_normal_resolution="1024" screen_tablet_resolution="800" screen_mobile_resolution="480" tutorials=""][dfd_heading subtitle="" content_alignment="text-left" enable_delimiter="" tutorials="" undefined="" title_font_options="tag:h2" subtitle_font_options="tag:div"]Collaborations with projects outside Pisa too[/dfd_heading][dfd_spacer screen_wide_spacer_size="30" screen_normal_resolution="1024" screen_tablet_resolution="800" screen_mobile_resolution="480" tutorials=""][vc_column_text]In addition to the courses held at the University of Pisa, he has held and holds lectures also in other faculties, including the courses of Aerodynamics Experis (Maranello) and Maserati-Alfa Romeo (Modena). His work in fact does not stop only at the University of Pisa, but concern both external projects and collaborations between Unipi and international organizations. Author of more than 120 scientific publications and 90 technical reports, he is also reviewer for several international journals.

Giovanni Lombardi is the responsible of a collaboration of the Department of Aerospace Engineering of Pisa with the CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) of Pretoria (Republic of South Africa). In this context different researches activities have been developed. For the same department of the University of Pisa is also responsible for the Convention with FERRARI S.p.A. and other important associations and events[/vc_column_text][dfd_spacer screen_wide_spacer_size="30" screen_normal_resolution="1024" screen_tablet_resolution="800" screen_mobile_resolution="480" tutorials=""][dfd_heading subtitle="" content_alignment="text-left" enable_delimiter="" tutorials="" undefined="" title_font_options="tag:h2" subtitle_font_options="tag:div"]Pisa excellence also in the field of Aerodynamics[/dfd_heading][dfd_spacer screen_wide_spacer_size="30" screen_normal_resolution="1024" screen_tablet_resolution="800" screen_mobile_resolution="480" tutorials=""][vc_column_text]The contribution that professor Giovanni Lombardi has brought to the University of Pisa is not indifferent. His research and studies, especially in the field of Aerodynamics, have contributed to making the University of Pisa famous all over the world. However, he still has a lot to give, both in the field of research and teaching. We are sure that we will hear about him for a long time, and he will continue to make his research known with new publications.

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English Churches and Social Impact Investment

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Catholic institutions and social impact investing

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CIIC’s mission is to support Catholic institutions by creating a community within which to share resources, connections and learning about Catholic impact investing. In October 2019, it launched the Catholic Impact Investing Pledge, which is committed to furthering this initiative given the pressing need for action on environmental and social justice issues.

English churches and social impact investing

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The Church of England recently announced the appointment of Vanessa Morphet as head of Social Impact Investment in Mission and Public Affairs at Church House, Westminster. The goal is to lead the Church of England to become a successful social impact investor. Making £16 million available for investment aimed at deep positive impact. Key themes include financial inclusions, affordable and safe housing, and the environment.

Words from Vanessa Morphet, Head of Social Impact Investment

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“The Church of England has a leading reputation in ethical and responsible investing. This is an exciting opportunity to build a new social investment strategy and portfolio. This is so we can support innovate and impactful organizations to address social challenges aligned with the Church’s mission. I look forward to working within the Church and with the social investment industry to more effectively utilize this valuable impact capital.”

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Impact investing in the time of Coronavirus

IMPACT INVESTING CORONAVIRUS - It is clear to everyone, by now, how the world economy has bowed to the arrival of the Coronavirus pandemic. Many companies have closed their doors or have found themselves facing real crises that are difficult to remedy. “For years, this approach has been a dark corner of the investment world, but has recently gained more traction in financial capital around the world.

Banks, private equity firms and other investors, some previously criticized by activists for supporting unscrupulous investment decisions, have launched impact investment funds in recent months, "writes the Financial Times. A concept also confirmed by the major world and Italian financial experts.

Impact investing and Coronavirus: a new way to overcome the crisis?

“Restaurants are dying. Anyone who sells to restaurants is dying. " These are the words of Rob Day, partner of Spring Lane Capital, an impact investment company from Boston. “In the meantime, we are seeing some of the internal food production opportunities that are selling in grocery stores or directly to consumers and that are going very well. They can't keep up with the demands. "

A real example of impact investment in the food safety market, an opportunity that puts more than 200 billion dollars (300 billion by 2025) on the plate, according to the Bank of America estimate. Investments that, in fact, can help children who suffer from malnutrition or who are unable to concentrate well at school. "Thanks" to Coronavirus, in fact, some investment sectors have been pushed under the magnifying glass, while before they were considered real reserves.

The new sectors for impact investment

Turn lawn and food waste into compost, or build a biosolid gasification plant to manage sewage sludge in New York. These are just two of the projects supported by Day's impact investigation. "This is the type of infrastructure that continues to be built even while other parts of the construction sector or construction projects have had to close."

The push of Coronavirus to sensitive themes of the planet

And its relationship with impact investing

Living with greater attention to the surrounding environment, climate change, renewable energies: Coronavirus has prompted us to reflect on some issues, already known to most.

In this sense, the opportunities for impact investing are truly manifold, recalls the Financial Times. It all boils down to seizing the opportunity and investing: making a profit, of course, but contributing to sustainable projects for humanity.

To learn more about impact investing