Why Do We Use Corpus Linguistics in Our Safety Software?

Understanding the way language works is key to ensuring that it is used safely online. With Corpus Linguistics underpinning our new and improved content filtering systems, online safety is protected by a more sophisticated, nuanced system.

This article details what Corpus Linguistics means and how its application benefits the content filtering process in numerous ways. So read on to find out more about Senso’s latest innovations in online safety and content filtering.

What is Corpus Linguistics?

Corpus linguistics for our software refers to the analysis of how language is used in a “real world” context. To achieve a more reliable understanding of language, this is based on huge libraries of data. This area of linguistics appreciates rules and patterns in grammar and vocabulary, how they change over time, and differ between online and offline spaces.

Typical keyword filtering is effective at identifying inappropriate words to block based on a pre-defined list. This is effective in addressing certain threats but can lack specificity when it comes to identifying more complex language that can be just as harmful.

Our content filters engage with Corpus Linguistics techniques to identify harmful language by its context. This system notifies staff on early warning signs for inappropriate or dangerous online behavior more effectively and accurately.

Reducing False Positives

This sophisticated content filtering more effectively protects student safety online, but it also improves standards of filtering by reducing false positives. This means that there is less unnecessary filtering, so staff can more easily identify real harmful behavior to investigate. This also helps prevent excessive blocking and filtering that can be disruptive to usual, day-to-day internet use.

Due to our Corpus Linguistics-based algorithm, Senso’s new and upgraded filters can identify when certain words, that may be blocked under other blanket keyword filters, are used in either appropriate or inappropriate contexts. This means that the filter will allow websites to function normally without unnecessary filtering or blocking. This ultimately creates a less disruptive online environment while still protecting students from harmful and dangerous content online.

AI Image Filtering

In addition to the increased sophistication of our linguistic content filtering, Senso also employs artificial intelligence in our filtering systems. Integrating an additional AI layer into typical safe search image filtering and keyword detection systems expands the effectiveness of school safeguarding for a more proactive online safety-net.

This more refined approach allows for real-time filtering with less loading time from smart filtering solutions like Senso Blur. In an instantaneous response to content identified as inappropriate, individual images are blurred to create a safer browsing experience.

Upgrade Your School Safety Software with Corpus Linguistics-Based Content Filters

Our content filtering innovations in Corpus Linguistics and AI algorithms is now helping improve school safety across the country. Do you think our safety software is the right fit for your school or school district? Then get in touch with our team at 866-664-1520 or claim your Free Demo today.