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ClosedStage · contract

Ofcom

Process Flow of Automated Content Classification in Online Platforms

R&DCPV 73200000
Value£119k
Deadline21 Aug 2023
Published16 Oct 2023
RegionNationwide
Timeline
Published 16 Oct 2023ClosedCloses 21 Aug 2023
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£119ktotal contract value
median £66k
this tender£0£561k

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The brief

The Safety Technology Group is responsible for ensuring that Ofcom is fully informed of the latest technological innovations.

As part of this, we are responsible for understanding the technologies that are deployed on online platforms and how this is likely to evolve in the future, as input to our policies and our operational approach to regulating these services.

The main goal is to enhance Ofcom's understanding of the deployment of classifiers for different harms, user age, and types of data.

By obtaining a clear picture of the moderation process, valuable insights can be gained regarding the specific steps in the pipeline where important "performance" information can be collected.

This information will help assess the effectiveness of moderation for specific harms and identify areas for improvement.

The project scope and minimum requirements to be delivered can be summarized as follows: • Mapping ACC Process for Defined Harms • Mapping User Age Impact • Interactive Process Flow • Technical and Business Metrics • Interview with Platforms

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

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The Safety Technology Group is responsible

The Safety Technology Group is responsible for ensuring that Ofcom is fully informed of the latest technological innovations.

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As part of this, we are responsible

As part of this, we are responsible for understanding the technologies that are deployed on online platforms and how this is likely to evolve in the future, as input to our policies and our operational approach to regulating these services.

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OCID
3d627870-a2cb-46d0-9533-200eb0fee035
Stage
contract · Contract
Source
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