Douyin, a popular short-video sharing platform, has announced a crackdown on scammers who use AI to swindle elderly users into interacting with them. The platform has removed all violating videos and sanctioned the respective accounts.
According to Douyin, it encourages creators to produce high-quality content, including the use of AI technology to facilitate the creative process. However, any content created with the aid of AI must adhere to the platform's guidelines.
The platform's efforts to curb scammers who exploit elderly users are a step in the right direction towards improving user safety and experience. It remains to be seen how effective this initiative will be in curbing such illicit activities on the platform.