Nuked Tiktok on Monday laid out a series of actions it plans to take to address criticisms that its recommendation algorithm suppresses black creators.
Tiktok says it will also reassess its moderation strategies, build out a new’user-friendly’ appeals process, and develop a new creator portal for expanding communications.
Tiktok said it will shut down its sounds page on Tuesday. The platform pledged a $ 3 million donation to non-profits that help the black community. However, TikTok did not name any specific organizations in its blog.
We appreciate being held accountable, but we are dedicated to doing our part. We continue to foster a space where everyone is seen and heard,’ company says.
Tiktok users started changing their profile pictures to the black power symbol in May. In May, TikTok users began changing the profile picture to protest the censorship of black creators. At the height of protests against police brutality, TikTok suffered what it called a’technical glitch’.
