TikTok is implementing substantial job cuts across its global operations, with a particular focus on content moderation teams.
The move comes as the ByteDance-owned platform pivots towards increased use of artificial intelligence in content moderation, which has resulted in the laying off of hundreds of employees in Malaysia and the UK.
The cuts will particularly hit Malaysia, where Reuters reported, citing “two sources familiar with the matter”, that over 700 jobs will be eliminated. However, the company later clarified that the number affected was less than 500. These employees, primarily involved in content moderation, were reportedly informed of their dismissal via email late Wednesday.
