Yahoo! News Japan Introduces AI-Powered Comment Review System

Tokyo, Japan - Yahoo! News Japan has launched an AI-powered "Comment Review Model" to promote healthier online discussions. 

The system suggests revisions to user comments that may violate policies or potentially offend readers before they are posted.

The new feature aims to improve the quality of discourse on Japan's largest internet news service. 

It highlights potentially problematic phrases and prompts users to reconsider their wording before finalizing comments.

Yahoo! News Japan has provided a comment section since 2007 to encourage diverse opinions on news stories. 

The platform employs 24-hour human moderation and AI tools to remove policy-violating content.

The Comment Review Model builds on existing AI systems, prioritizing constructive comments and promoting diverse viewpoints.

 It was developed in response to expert recommendations emphasizing the importance of pre-posting review opportunities.

LINE Yahoo plans to continuously improve the model based on its impact and expert feedback. 

The company remains committed to fostering healthy online dialogue and contributing to a better society through its news platform.