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Open-source BERT model released for text toxicity classification

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A user has trained and released a BERT model specifically designed to classify toxicity in text. This model is available under the Apache 2.0 license, addressing a need for a permissively licensed tool for this purpose, as other available models were not suitable for public distribution. AI

IMPACT Provides a permissively licensed tool for toxicity classification, enabling broader use in applications.

RANK_REASON Release of a custom-trained model under an open-source license. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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Open-source BERT model released for text toxicity classification

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Release of a custom-trained model under an open-source license. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]
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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    In case any of you # AI # nerds need a # BERT model trained to score toxicity in text, I took the time to train one myself that has a proper and permissive # Ap

    In case any of you # AI # nerds need a # BERT model trained to score toxicity in text, I took the time to train one myself that has a proper and permissive # Apache2 license. All the ones I found that did this weren't licensed and therefore not suitable for public distribution. h…

    LINKS huggingface.co/…/multilabel-toxic-comment…

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