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AI · February 23, 2017

Perspective

Technology to fight abuse online, new from Alphabet

Perspective launched on February 23, 2017 with 500 votes, #16 of 3,156 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.

In plain words

Perspective is an API from Alphabet that uses artificial intelligence to identify and combat abusive language online. Developed as an open-source tool, it helps platforms and moderators detect toxic comments and harassment in real time. The technology is designed for website operators, publishers, and community managers who need to manage user-generated content at scale. It analyzes text to flag potentially harmful speech, enabling faster moderation and safer online spaces.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

Perspective API is a free developer tool that helps platforms host conversations that flourish - on their own terms.

Important Notice: Perspective API is sunsetting and service is officially ending after 2026. Over the years, Perspective has grown from an experimental tool into a helpful solution for publishers and platforms. As AI capabilities evolve, we are setting our sights on new challenges. We will be sunsetting Perspective API. The API will no longer be in service after 2026, and we will not be offering direct migration support. Together, we have demonstrated the vital role machine learning plays in enabling online conversations to flourish. Thank you for being a part of this journey. Increased quota requests will be addressed until February 2026. Yes, you can submit requests until February 2026.…from perspectiveapi.com

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