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How FIFA is using artificial intelligence to curb online harassment ahead of the World Cup

It’s no secret that soccer fans are extremely passionate about the game — but in recent years, some of that fan fervor has crossed the line into online harassment as many players have become the target of abuse on social media.

Femi Oke, host of “The Stream” on Al Jazeera English, joins us.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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