TikTok Cuts Staff from Global Trust and Safety Operation
TikTok told employees Thursday that it is planning to make cuts to its global trust and safety team, according to two people with knowledge of the situation. The internal announcement comes a week after CEO Shou Zi Chew hinted at the possibility of cuts during an all-hands meeting for …
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