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An investigation by Maldita.es revealed TikTok's AI-driven recommendation and moderation systems failed to detect and remove over 1,000 explicit child sexual abuse videos, amassing 48 million views. In response, Spain's government is considering suspending TikTok and has referred the case to prosecutors to protect minors.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
TikTok's content recommendation algorithms are AI systems that influence what users see. The investigation shows these algorithms lead users to illegal and harmful content involving child sexual abuse, which is a direct harm to children and communities. The AI system's role is central in facilitating access and visibility to this content, causing significant harm. The event involves the use and malfunction (failure to prevent) of the AI system leading to realized harm, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.[AI generated]