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Niamh McIntyre
Verified
Tech Reporter, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism
London
Beats
technology
Content
By Andrew Griffin Verified, Niamh McIntyre Verified| The Independent Verified Moderators watch vast amounts of troubling posts to try and keep apps safeWorkers who were required to watch deeply disturbing videos on TikTok say they were fired after trying to unionise. The workers were employed as Telus Digital, a Canadian company that provides outsourcing services for TikTok as well as others such as Facebook parent company Meta.
By Niamh McIntyre Verified| The Bureau of Investigative Journalism Verified TikTok plans to slash the UK team that protects users from harmful content, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism can reveal. At least 125 people who work in content moderation and other safety roles at the video platform have been told they may be made redundant. TikTok employs about 500 UK workers in the division, according to the Communication Workers Union (CWU). In a snap survey from the CWU, almost every worker who responded – 125 out of 127 – said they’d been told their job was at risk.
By Andrew Griffin Verified, Niamh McIntyre Verified| The Independent Verified Moderators watch vast amounts of troubling posts to try and keep apps safeWorkers who were required to watch deeply disturbing videos on TikTok say they were fired after trying to unionise. The workers were employed as Telus Digital, a Canadian company that provides outsourcing services for TikTok as well as others such as Facebook parent company Meta.
Company Info
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) is an independent, not-for-profit organization based in London, founded in 2010 by Elaine and David Potter. Its mission is to hold power accountable through rigorous investigative reporting focused on public interest issues. TBIJ conducts in-depth investigations and collaborates with various media outlets, publishers, and broadcasters to enhance the impact of its findings. The organization is funded through donations and philanthropy, with notable supporters including The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Google Global News Initiative. TBIJ is committed to transparency regarding its funding sources, which helps maintain its independence and credibility in journalism. By providing high-quality investigative content, TBIJ aims to influence public discourse and drive significant changes in policy and awareness. As it celebrates milestones like its 15th anniversary, TBIJ continues to highlight the importance of thorough reporting in fostering an informed and accountable society.
London, England, United Kingdom
+44 20 3892 7490
Founded: 2010