{"id":38093,"date":"2022-07-30T14:00:37","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T14:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=38093"},"modified":"2022-07-30T14:00:37","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T14:00:37","slug":"how-ai-is-screwing-over-tiktok-moderation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-ai-is-screwing-over-tiktok-moderation","title":{"rendered":"How AI Is Screwing Over TikTok Moderation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f994c659f52\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f994c659f52\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f994c659f52\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-ai-is-screwing-over-tiktok-moderation\/#How_AI_Is_Screwing_Over_TikTok_Moderation\" title=\"How AI Is Screwing Over TikTok Moderation\">How AI Is Screwing Over TikTok Moderation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-ai-is-screwing-over-tiktok-moderation\/#TikToks_algorithms_are_based_on_ML\" title=\"TikTok&#8217;s algorithms are based on ML\">TikTok&#8217;s algorithms are based on ML<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-ai-is-screwing-over-tiktok-moderation\/#TikToks_filters_are_based_on_words\" title=\"TikTok&#8217;s filters are based on words\">TikTok&#8217;s filters are based on words<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-ai-is-screwing-over-tiktok-moderation\/#It_has_a_high_exposure_time_window\" title=\"It has a high exposure time window\">It has a high exposure time window<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-ai-is-screwing-over-tiktok-moderation\/#It_has_a_narrow_filtering_window\" title=\"It has a narrow filtering window\">It has a narrow filtering window<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-ai-is-screwing-over-tiktok-moderation\/#It_lacks_fine-grained_moderation_tools\" title=\"It lacks fine-grained moderation tools\">It lacks fine-grained moderation tools<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_AI_Is_Screwing_Over_TikTok_Moderation\"><\/span>How AI Is Screwing Over TikTok Moderation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/A8Yd8Sv.jpg\" style=\"max-width:41% width:auto; max-height:343px; height:auto; margin:0px 10px;\" alt=\"tiktok how ai is screwing over\"> <\/p>\n<p>The algorithm that makes TikTok&#8217;s filters is based on ML, or machine learning. It also has a narrow filtering window, which means that the algorithm can easily identify videos that contain certain keywords. So, how does this algorithm work? Let&#8217;s look at a few examples. ML and words are a great example. The exposure time is a huge factor, and it&#8217;s incredibly difficult to make a video stand out.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TikToks_algorithms_are_based_on_ML\"><\/span>TikTok&#8217;s algorithms are based on ML<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike traditional machine learning (ML), which uses pre-processed data, TikTok uses real-time online training to train its algorithms. This process requires less computational resources and produces quick feedback. Rather than using a static data set, TikTok builds its algorithms on an online platform and uses a Storm Cluster to process the real-time samples. This allows the algorithms to be trained more efficiently, and the results can be updated instantly on the recommendation feed. Moreover, the algorithm is trained to recognize patterns in user behavior and preferences, as well as to detect the best videos, and thereby make the recommendation feed more relevant and appealing to users.<\/p>\n<p>Another example of ML in action in TikTok is its recommendation strategy. It uses algorithms based on natural language processing, metadata, and other factors to determine what videos viewers might be interested in. TikTok also applies ML to image recognition. Its computer vision algorithm uses neural networks to decipher images and recognizes new images based on specific traits. As a result, users can make better content selections, without the need to spend hours creating a video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TikToks_filters_are_based_on_words\"><\/span>TikTok&#8217;s filters are based on words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>New filters on TikTok will help the platform weed out content with problematic language. Word-based filters will only look at the words used in video descriptions and text-based stickers. By using transcripts, TikTok will understand the video content better, and it could be a game changer for moderation. However, users should keep in mind that these new filters are not yet fully automated.<\/p>\n<p>By turning on TikTok&#8217;s comment filters, you can control what kind of comments are posted on your videos. You can report comments that violate the platform&#8217;s community guidelines. To do this, you must tap on the comment field and follow the prompts. This will remove comments with offensive words. In addition, you can also turn off comments that contain rude and vulgar words. While it&#8217;s not a foolproof system, it should work for most users.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_has_a_high_exposure_time_window\"><\/span>It has a high exposure time window<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The time window for exposure to a chemical, molecule, or agent is a crucial part of the risk assessment process. This window should reflect the relevant exposure period, including induction and latent periods. For example, statins should be evaluated for their potential to prevent AMIs based on their effect on cardiovascular events over several years. As such, the exposure window must be large enough to capture this long-term effect.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_has_a_narrow_filtering_window\"><\/span>It has a narrow filtering window<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A recent study showed that nearly 80 percent of videos on TikTok contain a certain level of naughty content. However, TikTok has not been able to control all of the content on its platform. The narrow filtering window has led to a high level of misinformation and hateful content being posted. In the next few weeks, the service will introduce a new system that limits the amount of inappropriate content for teens. This new system will categorize content by &#8216;thematic maturity,&#8217; or &#8220;maturity score.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, TikTok has made some updates to its inventory filtering system to help parents and advertisers better manage their children&#8217;s use of the social network. The TikTok Ads Manager now includes an inventory filter that can highlight specific elements in videos and alert moderators to the content. The new system can be beneficial for advertisers looking to ensure their ads aren&#8217;t showing up alongside offensive content. The real test will be how accurate the automated classification process is.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_lacks_fine-grained_moderation_tools\"><\/span>It lacks fine-grained moderation tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aside from a dearth of fine-grained moderation tools, another issue affecting TikTok is its omission of content policies. TikTok&#8217;s invisible moderator team uses guidelines that censor a large swath of the world&#8217;s population by applying arbitrary decency standards. While the rules may censor videos depicting crooked smiles and beer bellies, they don&#8217;t address other issues such as ugliness or disreputable decor.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, users who break rules are often never given a satisfactory explanation of why they were punished. Furthermore, TikTok fails to provide any indication to users about the existence of rules. Users may be held accountable for breaking rules, but they can only assume they were made public by TikTok&#8217;s secret policies. Regardless, a user&#8217;s punishment is based on the policy they violated.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UYQGIIDz5HY\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"206\" width=\"368\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How AI Is Screwing Over TikTok Moderation The algorithm that makes TikTok&#8217;s filters is based on ML, or machine learning. 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