Summary
TikTok plans to lay off hundreds of content moderators in the UK as it shifts work to other European offices and invests more in artificial intelligence for content moderation. The company aims to improve its global operations by using AI, which currently removes 85% of posts breaking rules, but some critics express concern over replacing human moderators with AI. This change comes as the UK introduces stricter content checks through the new Online Safety Act.
Key Facts
- TikTok will lay off hundreds of UK content moderators.
- The work will be moved to other European offices.
- TikTok is investing in artificial intelligence for content moderation.
- A TikTok spokesperson said the reorganization aims to improve global operations.
- A union spokesperson criticized the cuts, raising concerns about AI replacing humans.
- Staff affected can apply for other roles within TikTok.
- The UK has introduced stricter online content regulations under the new Online Safety Act.
- The Act could impose fines of up to 10% of a business' global revenue for non-compliance.
