TikTok has announced significant layoffs in its Malaysia.
The company confirmed that more than 500 workers received termination emails last week, as reported by local media, The Malaysian Reserve.
This decision comes as TikTok aims to enhance its content moderation processes through the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
The platform combines AI tools with human moderators to review user-generated content. Currently, about 80% of content that violates community guidelines is removed using AI.
The layoffs occur amidst increasing regulatory pressures in Malaysia, where the government requires social media platforms with over 8 million users to obtain an operating license to address cyber offenses. Companies must comply with these regulations by New Year’s Eve next year.
Although the company did not provide a specific number of affected employees, the company stated that the layoffs are part of a broader strategy to improve its global content moderation model.
Reports suggest that further job cuts may occur next month as TikTok continues to streamline its operations in the region.
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