TikTok is planning to lay off several hundred content moderators in the United Kingdom as part of a broader shift towards using artificial intelligence (AI) for content moderation. The company cited technological advances, including large language models (LLMs), as key factors enabling this transition. Despite the UK’s Online Safety Act, which aims to regulate online content and protect users, TikTok is reducing its human moderation workforce. The move has drawn criticism, with some accusing TikTok of union-busting amid the layoffs. Industry experts note that while AI is increasingly used to replace human moderators, the technology is not yet fully reliable in identifying harmful content. This transition reflects a wider trend in digital platforms adopting AI to manage content, though it raises concerns about the effectiveness and implications of automated moderation systems.