TikTok says a “moderator error” allowed a livestream featuring gossip blogger Perez Hilton to remain active despite him appearing covered in what looked like blood and wielding an object resembling a knife. The stream was eventually cut, and Hilton has since been hospitalized.
According to Wired, the incident unfolded on TikTok when Perez Hilton broadcast a livestream that quickly drew concern. Viewers observed Hilton covered in a substance that appeared to be blood while he held what was described as a knifelike object. Despite these alarming visuals, the stream remained live for an unspecified period before being terminated by the platform.
TikTok has attributed the delay in removing the livestream to a “moderator error.” The company did not elaborate on the specifics of this error but acknowledged that the content violated its community guidelines.
The incident raises questions about TikTok’s real-time moderation capabilities, particularly regarding potentially dangerous or disturbing content. While TikTok has policies in place to address such situations, this instance highlights a failure in their enforcement process. The platform did not offer further comment on how it intends to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
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