{"id":230,"date":"2026-01-23T15:23:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T14:23:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.unica.it\/bullybustercenter\/?page_id=230"},"modified":"2026-01-23T15:33:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T14:33:48","slug":"the-bullybuster-project","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.unica.it\/bullybustercenter\/the-bullybuster-project\/","title":{"rendered":"The BullyBuster project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The project builds on state-of-the-art behavioural biometrics and crowd analysis in computer vision systems, as well as on recent efforts in criminal behavioural modelling in psychology and the legal fields. The tools operate on different kinds of data sources: (1) video-based analysis, by segmentation and characterization of the scene using temporal and spatial textural descriptors, to detect specific bullying actions based on the crowd movements around the victim and, where possible, his\/her facial expression; (2) text-based analysis, by the detection of words and sentences typical of cyberbullying harassments, oppression and stalking; (3) behavioural analysis by the detection of the keystroke dynamics and touch analytics. The statistical and generative models behind this tool are inspired by psychological models of criminal behaviour. To make them usable and testable in realistic scenarios, juridical and privacy implications are studied, and a proposal to overcome them is among the project results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/prin.unica.it\/bullybuster2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2024\/05\/fig1-800x511.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-151\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>BullyBuster aims to broaden the intervention spectrum to include adult populations, reflecting the universal nature of bullying across all age groups. \u2064\u2064Furthermore, it updates and improves the original project&#8217;s methodologies with new psychological insights and broader AI applications, ensuring a more inclusive anti-bullying strategy. \u2064\u2064Furthermore, BB2 aims to form a large research consortium to set a new standard for interdisciplinary collaborations in preventive and response strategies against such social challenges. \u2064<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Il progetto BullyBuster\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yqUGQDch2RM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Il Centro di Ricerca Interuniversitario &quot;BullyBuster&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BchNHvzFZd8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The BullyBuster research framework includes a set of AI-based tools designed to support the early detection, analysis, and prevention of bullying and cyberbullying. 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