NLAIC: sentiment analysis of AI in NL
Project summary
We enabled the Dutch AI Coalition (NLAIC) to enhance strategic decision-making and public interaction by implementing social media sentiment analysis, resulting in informed responses, active public debate participation, and improved monthly reporting on AI-related public sentiment in the Netherlands.
What they wanted
The Dutch AI Coalition (NLAIC) aimed to understand public sentiment regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Netherlands. They wanted to leverage this understanding to improve strategic responses and public interactions. Specifically, NLAIC sought to:
- Collect AI-related posts from social media platforms (Twitter, Reddit).
- Conduct sentiment analysis to categorize these posts as positive, negative, or neutral.
- Generate insights to identify opportunities and respond to public opinion effectively.
- Produce monthly reports summarizing public sentiment towards AI.
What we did
- Preparation and test dataset
- Data scraping
- Sentiment analysis
- Expansion to real-world data and evaluation
- Data visualization and reporting
What is the effect
- Strategic decision-making:
- NLAIC can make informed strategic decisions based on real-time public sentiment, enhancing their ability to respond to AI-related concerns and opportunities.
- Improved public interaction:
- Insights from the analysis enable NLAIC to improve their engagement with the public, addressing concerns and highlighting positive aspects of AI.
- Influencing public debate:
- By understanding and responding proactively to public sentiment, NLAIC can actively participate in and influence public debates on AI in the Netherlands.
- Enhanced reporting and monitoring:
- Monthly reports provide ongoing insights into public sentiment, helping NLAIC track changes over time and adjust their strategies accordingly.