TikTok removes 4.5M videos for violating guidelines

TikTok removed approximately 4.5 million videos from its platform in the Philippines between July and September 2024 for violating community guidelines.

Peachy Paderna, TikTok's public policy manager, said that 99 percent of these videos were proactively removed before being reported, while 98 percent of reported videos were taken down within 24 hours.

Paderna highlighted the platform's agile trust and safety team that swiftly addresses violations to ensure user safety on TikTok.

TikTok employs 40,000 safety professionals to enforce its guidelines which prohibit violence, hate speech, illegal activities, harassment, self-harm, and misinformation.

Users are encouraged to report problematic content by tapping the Share button, selecting 'Report,' choosing a reason, and clicking 'Submit.'

Paderna emphasized that while TikTok acts on reported content, it does not automatically suspend accounts unless necessary.

The platform aims to balance AI and human moderation efforts to effectively protect its users from harmful content.