DCU seeks public’s help to tackle ‘subtle’ cyberbullying

A groundbreaking method of blocking subtle cyberbullying language is being developed by Irish researchers.

Researchers, however, need the help of the public to develop the new system known as Uonevu — Swahili for bullying.

The majority of bullying behaviour online involves implicit and metaphorical use of language, often including negative stereotypes. This is much more difficult to detect than explicitly offensive language and content using profanities or other obviously derogatory words.