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Online Trolls Allegedly Abused TikTok’s Automated Content Reporting System to Discriminate against Marginalized Creators

TikTok's automated content reporting system was allegedly abused by online trolls to intentionally misreport content created by users of marginalized groups.

Date it happened
2020-12-15
Organisation involved
TikTok
Product, system or model
Unclear if an AI system is involved. Automated content review, removal and appeal system in response to user reports of detrimental content.
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