TikTok to Label AI-Generated Content as the Technology Becomes More Universal
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- Date Published
- 9 May 2024
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- 2
- Australian
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- 10 Mar 2025, 10:27 pm
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<p>The Chinese social media company says its efforts are an attempt to combat misinformation from being spread on its social media platform.</p>
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In response to growing concerns over misinformation, TikTok plans to introduce labels for content generated using artificial intelligence. This initiative aims to help users distinguish between factual information and creative content that may be significantly altered or entirely generated by AI. The shift is part of a broader trend where technology companies are increasingly adopting measures to ensure transparency about AI capabilities. Although the article does not focus directly on existential or catastrophic AI risks, it highlights steps toward addressing misinformation, which is a peripheral safety concern in AI governance.
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TikTokwill begin labelling content created using artificial intelligence when it's uploaded from certain platforms.The Chinese social media company says its efforts are an attempt to combat misinformation from being spread on its social media platform.The announcement came on ABC'sGood Morning Americaon Thursday.READ MORE:Man arrested after 'horrendous' stabbing of woman outside gymTikTok says its efforts are an attempt to combat misinformation from being spread on its social media platform.(AP)“Our users and our creators are so excited about AI and what it can do for their creativity and their ability to connect with audiences,”hHead of operations and trust and safety Adam Presser told ABC News.“And at the same time, we want to make sure that people have that ability to understand what fact is and what is fiction.”READ MORE:Aussie beach town offering a $450k job with free rent and a new 4WDTikTok's policy in the past has been to encourage users to label content that has been generated or significantly edited by AI.It also requires users to label all AI-generated content where it contains realistic images, audio, and video.READ MORE:Another TikTok ban bill passes US Congress