TikTok has acknowledged that a "moderator error" caused a delay in removing a livestream that appeared to show blogger Perez Hilton engaging in self-harm, as initially reported by Wired. Jamie Favazza, a spokesperson for TikTok in the US, told The Verge that the platform notified law enforcement about the incident and subsequently banned Hilton's account for violating its community guidelines.
Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., is best known for the celebrity gossip blog he launched in 2004, where he frequently posted photos of stars with his own often obscene or cruel drawings superimposed on them. While some users claimed the livestream remained active for over 30 minutes, Favazza disputed this timeline, though specific details were not provided.
This incident raises questions about the effectiveness of TikTok's moderation systems, particularly in emergency situations where rapid response is critical. The company has not yet outlined any changes to its moderation processes in light of this event.
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