Last week, it was reported that TikTok had initiated a massive layoff to reduce its global headcount, which included the staff in Malaysia. While no exact figure was disclosed at the time, the company has now confirmed the number with communications minister Fahmi Fadzil, revealing that the figure is lower than what was initially speculated.

TikTok is reportedly laying off 500 employees from its workforce in Malaysia. The company plans to automate its content moderation process using AI and roll out the change globally. Generative AI affects significant sectors,

The current round of TikTok layoffs have affected hundreds of workers as the company shifted gears towards AI to moderate content.

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, a popular social media platform is laying off hundreds of employees from its global workforce as it leans towards AI for content control.

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