TikTok, the short-form video social media app, has announced layoffs affecting several hundred employees worldwide, including a significant number in Malaysia.
Reports from The Edge indicate that these job cuts are part of a strategy by the China-based company ByteDance Ltd. to revamp its operational model.
The employees impacted in Malaysia are primarily involved in content moderation. This shift is seen as a move toward automation, as TikTok aims to enhance efficiency in managing content.
“We are making these changes as part of our ongoing efforts to further strengthen our global operating model for content moderation.” said TikTok spokesperson thru external public relations firm,
Adding to the buzz surrounding the layoffs, news of the job cuts went viral on social media yesterday, sparking discussions and concerns among users and industry observers.
The spokesperson explained that around 80% of violative content is now removed using automated technologies, indicating that the company is moving toward more sophisticated solutions in handling compliance issues.
However, TikTok did not confirm the exact number of employees being laid off in Malaysia, leaving many questions about the future of its operations in the country.
As other tech companies also implement layoffs, TikTok is not exempt from the changes sweeping through the industry.
This raises concerns about job stability in a sector increasingly reliant on technological innovation.
Meanwhile, TikTok users in Malaysia and around the world will continue to engage with the platform, which remains one of the most popular social apps among the younger generation.
