http://thegrio.com/2016/09/15/professor-algorithm-social-media-gang-violence-chicago/
Columbia University recently awarded Desmond a $100,000 grant allowing him to develop computational tools aimed at predicting and detecting communication that can lead to gun violence in Chicago. The algorithm, he says, is different from what police departmentscurrently use.
Patton’s model involves a team of researchers who will be taking a holistic approach when examining data. According to Patton, researchers will take a look at things like pictures shared, rap music, videos and more. Part of implementing it also involves using a team of young people to translate and interpret social media context on sites like Twitter and Facebook.
The results will then be analyzed by scientists.
Columbia University recently awarded Desmond a $100,000 grant allowing him to develop computational tools aimed at predicting and detecting communication that can lead to gun violence in Chicago. The algorithm, he says, is different from what police departmentscurrently use.
Patton’s model involves a team of researchers who will be taking a holistic approach when examining data. According to Patton, researchers will take a look at things like pictures shared, rap music, videos and more. Part of implementing it also involves using a team of young people to translate and interpret social media context on sites like Twitter and Facebook.
The results will then be analyzed by scientists.