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TikTok to replace trust and safety team in Germany with AI and outsourced labor (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] themurphy@lemmy.ml 33 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Being a moderator for big tech social media is maybe the worst desk job you could ever have, and have a high chance to give PTSD.

If these jobs could go away, it would be save alot of young people taking a job, they dont know what really is.

But it all depends on how good the AI is a moderating. It must be good though, otherwise TikTok would face mayor backlash if the platform shows more illegal content.

And I still understand it's shit to be layed off. But honestly, try look into what these jobs do with people.

[–] justsomeguy@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It must be good though, otherwise TikTok would face mayor backlash if the platform shows more illegal content.

surely

[–] themurphy@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Dont underestimate "for the kids"

[–] FauxLiving@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

We save that for when law enforcement/intelligence want to mass invade everone's privacy but don't care to ask for consent.

[–] captainastronaut@seattlelunarsociety.org 33 points 1 month ago

The “outsourced labor” is the most concerning part here. People who won’t have a voice and can’t protest the poor conditions

[–] abbiistabbii@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 month ago

Sure, this won't end poorly.

[–] cyrano@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

If you like game: https://moderatormayhem.engine.is/

[–] underline960@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

It was fun(?) and interesting for a few minutes. If that was my full time job, I'd better be getting paid decently for it.

[–] cyrano@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 month ago

Yeah what is crazy is the amount that pile on. No way to “finish” your job.

You might enjoy this one too https://novehiclesinthepark.com/

[–] squaresinger@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

I agree. Interesting experience, horrible job.