英国《网络安全法》生效后，TikTok转向AI审核引发争议

Group 1 - TikTok plans to lay off hundreds of employees in London involved in content moderation and safety, coinciding with the full implementation of the UK's Cyber Security Law [1][2] - The layoffs are part of a global restructuring aimed at automating content moderation through AI, with a focus on consolidating operations in specific regions [1][3] - The Communication Workers Union (CWU) estimates that around 300 employees in TikTok's London trust and safety department will be affected by the layoffs [1] Group 2 - The UK's Cyber Security Law requires companies to verify the age of users attempting to access potentially harmful content, prompting TikTok to introduce new age verification controls [2] - TikTok is shifting its local moderation teams to regional hubs in locations like Dublin and Lisbon, as part of its global restructuring strategy [3] - TikTok's revenue in the UK and Europe is experiencing significant growth, with a 38% year-on-year increase projected for 2024, reaching $6.3 billion, while pre-tax losses have narrowed from $1.4 billion in 2023 to $485 million [3]