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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

'TikTok Fired Me with a ChatGPT Message': Ex-Employee Slams Company's Brutal, Inhuman Culture

A former TikTok employee claims he was fired via a ChatGPT-generated email, exposing ByteDance's toxic work culture. His grievances include alleged discrimination, poor facilities, and improper handling of user data. (Credit: Pixabay)

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding layoffs at TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, employees are stepping forward to openly criticise what they describe as a toxic work environment within the China-based firm.

One former employee, for instance, shared on social media that TikTok informed him of his dismissal via an AI-generated email. This individual, who chose to remain anonymous, posted on the professional social media platform Blind, revealing that despite consistently working late to complete tasks, TikTok simply sent a 'ChatGPT email' to inform him of his dismissal.

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