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Design A Harmful Content Detection System

System Design · Databricks · Hard

1. Define the Problem Social networks must determine how to handle dangerous or prohibited material, including nudity, violence, hate, terrorism, and trafficking. Leaving such content untouched violates the law in many jurisdictions and harms the user experience, while removing valid posts too aggressively suppresses expression and drives users away. Design a system that evaluates each new post quickly enough to intervene before it gains traction, automatically removes…

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