A Finnish tech company is hoping to create a kinder virtual space with a font that covers profanity in text-editing software, such as Word or Outlook, with a blur.

 

芬兰科技公司TietoEVRY希望通过一种“礼貌字体”来打造更友善的虚拟空间，该字体可以在Word或Outlook等文本编辑软件中将谩骂的词语模糊化。

 

Using machine learning, The Polite Type is also capable of spotting insulting phrases and replaces derogatory terms with inclusive language.

 

For example, "You are stupid" becomes "You are silly," while "I hate you" is changed to "I disagree with you".

 

"We want bullies to rethink the words they use and the actual meaning behind them," said TietoEVRY spokeswoman Kia Haring.

 

The initial vocabulary of some 1,800 words was developed in collaboration with the Children and Youth Foundation and several nonprofits that work to promote diversity, inclusion and anti-racism.

 

New words and phrases will be added as more people and institutions download and use the font.