TikTok, the popular short-form video platform, has taken decisive action against a significant number of videos in Pakistan, removing a staggering 18.5 million videos during the last quarter of 2023 due to violations of its guidelines.
In a recent announcement, the social media giant, owned by ByteDance, underscored its strong commitment to effectively address violations.
According to TikTok’s statement, the platform focused on targeting spam accounts and related content, implementing robust measures to limit their spread. The release of the latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report for the fourth quarter of 2023 emphasizes TikTok’s dedication to fostering a safe online environment and ensuring the security of its global community.
During the period from October to December 2023, TikTok’s proactive measures led to the removal of a staggering 176,461,963 videos worldwide, accounting for approximately 1.0% of all videos uploaded on the platform. Of these, 128,300,584 videos were identified and removed using automated detection technologies, while 8,038,106 videos were reinstated after further review.
An impressive 95.3% of videos violating guidelines were promptly removed within 24 hours of posting, with the platform achieving a global proactive removal rate of 99.5% for the quarter.
In an effort to safeguard younger users, TikTok also deactivated 19,848,855 accounts suspected of belonging to individuals under the age of 13, as detailed in the press release.
“TikTok’s Community Guidelines are carefully designed to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and authentic environment for all users, with consistent enforcement applied to all content and users. The platform is committed to maintaining fairness and consistency in its enforcement actions,” the statement affirmed.
