Bytedance's TikTok Job Cuts Reflect Major Shift to AI in Malaysia's Social Media Landscape
Bytedance's TikTok Job Cuts
Bytedance, the parent company of TikTok, has announced significant job slashes as it transitions to artificial intelligence for content moderation.
Impact in Malaysia
Sources indicate that over 700 jobs were cut in Malaysia alone, though TikTok clarified that fewer than 500 employees were affected. Most of those laid off were involved in content moderation.
- The layoffs were communicated via email.
- These changes are part of TikTok's ongoing strategy to enhance content moderation.
- Overall, the company is streamlining its operations globally.
Future of Content Moderation
According to TikTok, the company plans to invest up to US$2 billion globally this year to improve its moderation efforts.
- 80% of guideline-violating content is now removed by automated systems.
- Further layoffs are anticipated as part of operational consolidation.
Beijing-based ByteDance, evaluated at nearly US$230 billion, faces heightened regulatory scrutiny. Malaysia’s government has mandated social media operators like TikTok to secure operating licenses by January to tackle cybersecurity issues.
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