Kenya is among the first countries in Africa where short video platform, TikTok has unveiled an in-app Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy hub as it seeks to eliminate AI-generated spam on the platform.
TikTok says the AI literacy hub will provide accessible educational resources that help people recognise AI-generated content and better understand how AI tools are being used on the platform.
According to the social media giant, this is part of a wider initiative it is undertaking to strengthen AI literacy, improve transparency around AI-generated content and enhance protection against AI-generated spam.
“We believe people should have context, confidence and control over their experiences with AI on TikTok. We continue to invest in technologies, partnerships and educational resources that help people spot AI-generated content, understand how its created, and use these tools creatively and responsibly,” said Tom Varghese, AI Lead for TikTok Global Public Policy team.
TikTok says it is also investing in advanced detection systems to identify accounts dedicated to posting AI-generated spam.
In the first quarter of 2026 alone, TikTok says it removed more than 86 million fake accounts globally supported by its strong detection capabilities.
Additionally, the platform has labelled at least 3 billion AI generated videos posted to help users identify the content.
TikTok further says it has committed more than $4 million to its AI Literacy Fund to date.
