TikTok is planning significant layoffs in its Berlin office, endangering the jobs of 150 employees, as it seeks to replace human moderation with artificial intelligence and contract workers. The trade union ver.di has demanded negotiations for severance and an extended notice period, but TikTok has not responded positively. The Berlin team oversees content moderation for around 32 million users, and the proposed layoffs would constitute a 40% reduction in the workforce. TikTok states that the changes aim to improve efficiency and maintain the platform's safety and integrity.
TikTok plans to dismantle its Berlin moderation team and outsource work to artificial intelligence and contract workers, resulting in the dismissal of 150 employees.
The trade union ver.di demands negotiation with TikTok regarding severance for affected employees and an extension of the layoff notice period to one year, but TikTok has refused to engage.
The Berlin employees manage the German-speaking market, which encompasses about 32 million active users, and the layoffs will represent nearly a 40% workforce reduction.
Anna Sopel, a TikTok spokesperson, stated the layoffs aim to streamline workflows while maintaining the company's commitment to safety and integrity of the platform.
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