In a move to enhance operational efficiency, TikTok is restructuring its content moderation operations, leading to significant job losses worldwide.
The social media platform, owned by ByteDance, plans to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to regulate content more effectively.
A spokesperson stated, “These changes aim to strengthen our content moderation framework globally.”
TikTok has committed $2 billion to trust and safety initiatives globally this year, with automated systems already detecting and removing 80% of rule-breaking content.
Reports indicate hundreds of employees across multiple locations will be impacted, with substantial layoffs in Malaysia.
TikTok confirmed the job cuts but did not disclose exact numbers. The layoffs mainly affect content moderation staff.
The company anticipates further changes next month as regional operations are streamlined.
The growing integration of AI has raised concerns about job displacement worldwide.
Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director, warned that AI may affect 40% of global employment.
Georgieva highlighted that developed economies may see 60% of jobs impacted by AI.
A recent Goldman Sachs report predicted AI could replace 300 million jobs globally.
TikTok’s transition to AI-driven moderation may lead to additional job losses in the future.
