TikTok blames ‘moderator error’ on slow response to Perez Hilton livestream
TikTok has attributed its delayed response to a livestream of self-harm by blogger Perez Hilton to a moderator error. The platform has since banned the account and notified law enforcement, though the incident has reignited concerns regarding the effectiveness of TikTok's content moderation policies.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing challenges social media platforms face in moderating live content and protecting users from graphic or harmful material.
TikTok says a “moderator error” delayed the removal of a livestream that appeared to show blogger Perez Hilton harming himself, as reported earlier by Wired. Jamie Favazza, a spokesperson for TikTok US, tells The Verge that the platform notified law enforcement about the situation and banned Hilton’s account for violating its community guidelines.
Hilton, or Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., is known for the celebrity gossip blog he started in 2004, where he often posted photos of stars featuring his own often obscene or cruel drawings layered on top.
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