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TikTok to Lay Off Hundreds of UK Moderators

Company shifts to artificial intelligence for content monitoring

23 August 2025 · 04:53 UTC

TikTok is set to lay off hundreds of content moderators in the United Kingdom as the company increases its reliance on artificial intelligence to handle safety reviews.

The decision has raised concerns about job losses and the future of online safety oversight.