[Clip] The Bots Trade Off

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[Clip] The Bots Trade Off

In this transcript, the speaker suggests that the design team is trying to do the right thing but acknowledges that relying on machine learning tools in social media platforms is premature and the technology is not ready. The speaker also discusses the problem of harassment on Twitter, mentioning that bots play a significant role in harassing individuals based on keywords, such as feminist or pronouns in bios. The speaker explains that these farms of bots exist solely to argue and harass. Lastly, the speaker highlights that if someone wants to avoid harassment, they may have to sacrifice authenticity and hide certain aspects of themselves online.