BAKU, July 16 — TikTok is ramping up efforts to maintain a safe and creative environment for users in Azerbaijan, leveraging advanced moderation technologies and a global network of content review professionals, the company announced in its Q1 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report.
In the first quarter of 2025, TikTok removed more than 1 million videos in Azerbaijan for violating its Community Guidelines. Of these:
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99% were taken down proactively, before being reported by users;
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97% were removed within 24 hours of publication, exceeding global averages.
These figures highlight the platform’s increasing reliance on AI-powered moderation systems and real-time oversight, aimed at preventing the spread of harmful or inappropriate content.
For comparison, TikTok removed over 3 million videos from Azerbaijan throughout all of 2024, signaling a strong continuation of enforcement into 2025.
Global Trends Reflect Similar Gains
Globally, in Q1 2025, TikTok removed:
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211 million videos for guideline violations;
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99% of them proactively;
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94.3% within 24 hours of posting.
An impressive 87% of all global takedowns were carried out using automated moderation technologies, marking a record high for the platform.
Additionally, TikTok intensified scrutiny over live content:
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19 million livestreams were suspended in Q1 for violations—up 50% from the previous quarter.
Focus on Local Safety and Community Standards
TikTok emphasizes that user safety in Azerbaijan remains a top priority, with local enforcement supported by global best practices in digital trust and safety.
The company says it will continue to promote transparency, publishing quarterly reports that break down enforcement statistics by region and violation category.
Through these initiatives, TikTok aims to foster a welcoming and respectful digital space, empowering creators while minimizing exposure to harmful content.
