Chalk one up for the machines.

ByteDance's TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees, mainly in Malaysia, according to a report from Reuters.

Hundreds of TikTok employees are in danger of getting fired after its parent firm ByteDance opts to shift more towards AI. The report was first published on the matter by Reuters who said the country’s workforce in Malaysia will be impacted the most by this news.

Reports indicated that about 80% of content removed from the app was flagged by its AI systems, though it’s possible TikTok is now working on improving the efficiency of that AI. Expected to garner over 1000% increase from what the building originally was bought for in 2000.

The China-owned social-media platform is laying off employees as part of a revamp of its content-moderation operations.

TikTok is implementing substantial job cuts across its global operations, with a particular focus on content moderation teams. Continue to article... The move comes as the ByteDance-owned platform pivots towards increased use of artificial intelligence in content moderation,

Social media platform TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees from its global workforce, including a large number of staff in Malaysia, the company said on Friday, as it shifts focus towards a greater use of AI in content moderation.

TikTok plans to lay off hundreds globally, including many in Malaysia, to improve AI-driven content moderation. The company confirmed fewer than 500 layoffs in Malaysia, primarily affecting content moderation teams,

TikTok is laying off hundreds of staff worldwide, including a large number in Malaysia, amid potential efforts towards a wider use of AI in content moderation.