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ByteDance lays off hundreds of TikTok employees in shift to AI content moderation | TechCrunch

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ByteDance 's TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees, mainly in Malaysia .

The social network is increasingly turning to AI for content moderation.

The company said it’s making the changes as part of its efforts to strengthen its global operating model.

The latest round of cuts follow a series of reductions at the social network earlier this year .

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