TikTok Shifts Focus to AI for Content Moderation Amid Global Layoffs

The Leader Globe17 Oct, 2024Technology

TikTok, owned by ByteDance, is undergoing a significant shift by embracing AI for content moderation. This move led to the layoff of hundreds of employees, with Malaysia seeing a large portion of the cuts. According to sources, more than 500 employees in Malaysia were affected, many of whom were part of TikTok’s content moderation team. The company is responding to growing pressure from regulators in various countries, particularly Malaysia, which reported an increase in harmful online content. As a result, the government has asked social media platforms to obtain operating licenses by January to tackle cyber offenses more effectively.