S2E10: Decoding Twitter: A Look into Machine Learning, Social Media Moderation, and Workplace Dynamics with Melissa
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Looking to understand the world of machine learning and social media moderation? Our guest, Melissa, a data scientist at Twitter, is here to shed some light on these complex subjects. She walks us through her daily work of creating algorithms that sift through millions of tweets, identifying and moderating potentially harmful content using natural language processing. If you've ever wondered how machines are taught to comprehend human speech, this episode promises to enlighten. But that's not all. We take you behind the scenes of Twitter, revealing the company culture before the acquisition by tech magnate, Elon Musk. Melissa recounts the peculiarities of managing a worldwide workforce, the role of Slack in their daily operations, and the contrasting experiences of contractors and full-time employees. We further discuss the tumultuous period involving Musk's hostile takeover of Twitter, its implications on the content moderation team, and the controversial decision to ban Donald Trump from the platform. We also broach the subject of the intense stress and controversy that can erupt in Welcome to Season 2, where we embark on authentic and unfiltered conversations about life, relationships, society, and more. Our opinions are solely our own and don't represent professional advice. It's just our perspective, so form your conclusions. Heads up, this podcast may contain adult content and explicit language. Let's dive in! Buzzsprout refer a friend! Grab a $20 off when you sign up!  With SiteGround's Click-and-Install WordPress, we're leaving manual setup in the past. Our podcast is powered by the seamless one-click installation and WordPress Starter wizard. Choose from pro designs, add contact forms, online stores, portfolios – all automated, no tech stress. Say goodbye to mundane setups and hello to a stunning podcast platform. Dive into impactful discussions without the technical hassle. Launch your podcast website effortlessly. Subscribe: Join our podcast subscription and subscribe monthly for entertainment and the regular witty banter - trust us, you won't want to miss a single episode! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2108585/subscribe  Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/toxic_workplace_pod/ Support the showFind us in these places! Instagram Linkedin Newsletter YouTube ___________________________________________________ This podcast does not constitute professional advice (financial, legal or otherwise) and you should seek your own professional advice where required. By listening to and/or accessing this podcast , you acknowledge this, and you acknowledge that no warranty, guarantee or representation is made as to the accuracy of any information featured in this podcast. Any action you take based on the information contained in the Podcast is strictly at your own risk, and Hosts and guests will not be liable for any losses or damages in connection with the use of the Podcast. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of any organisation they are employed by. The material and information presented here is for general information and entertainment purposes only.
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