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The Discover List is a compilation of 50 TikTok stars across five categories: Icons, Innovators, Foodies, Changemakers, and Originators. It recognizes the hard work and passion of TikTok creators while showcasing the diverse voices on the platform. The list highlights well-known influencers, content pioneers, food enthusiasts, advocates for change, and trendsetters. The selection process considered factors such as engagement, views, account growth, and interactions with followers. The Discover List aims to celebrate and support the creators who are shaping culture on and off TikTok.

TikTok World is a virtual platform designed for an inaugural event on September 28, exploring the future of creativity, community, and commerce. It offers new creative, branding, and commerce solutions for brands and marketers. TikTok creators are shaping culture and community, and the platform provides solutions for collaboration between brands and creators. Tools are introduced to enhance the quantifiable aspects of advertising, and TikTok is revolutionizing online shopping experiences. Join TikTok World to discover why and how it all starts on TikTok.

TikTok is introducing new safety systems in the US and Canada to enhance the safety and integrity of the platform. These systems include technology-based content moderation, automatic removal of certain types of violative content, and improved notifications for Community Guidelines violations. The aim is to create a safe and welcoming environment for users to express themselves and be entertained.

Chaya Milchtein, also known as @mechanicshopfemme on TikTok, is an educator and journalist who uses her platform to share educational and inspiring content about automotive concepts. She aims to provide automotive industry education to those who are often overlooked and promote the visibility of fat queer individuals in the automotive conversation. Chaya's journey on TikTok has been inspiring, and she emphasizes the importance of being part of a community that can become a family while actively contributing to its growth. She also believes in uplifting and amplifying the voices of marginalized LGBTQ+ individuals. Chaya's advice for the next generation of the LGBTQ+ community is to continue fighting for equality and to be an ally by actively learning, adjusting language, and speaking up in uncomfortable moments.

TikTok Jump is a new feature that allows creators to share engaging and informative content on TikTok. It enables creators to link to mini-programs and services built by third-party providers within their videos, enhancing the user experience on the platform. TikTok Jump is gradually expanding its availability to a wider group of creators and will feature content from various providers such as Whisk, Breathwrk, Quizlet, StatMuse, Tabelog, BuzzFeed, Jumprope, IRL, and WATCHA. The goal is to make the in-app experience more dynamic and engaging than ever before.

TikTok introduces Green Screen Duet, a combination of two popular features that aims to inspire new and imaginative formats for creativity and expression. Users can now collaborate with existing content by using another TikTok video as the background in their own video. Green Screen Duet expands on existing creative effects and collaboration tools, bringing new content formats and enhanced creativity to the TikTok community.

TikTok has introduced an updated Safety Center to support digital safety and security conversations among families. The center includes guides and resources to help parents understand how TikTok works and create a safe experience for their family. It also provides information on bullying prevention and connects users to various resources on media literacy and digital well-being. TikTok is committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming platform for its community.

TikTok has launched the Sound and Login Kits for third-party apps, allowing seamless sharing and authentication experiences for users. These Software Development Kits (SDKs) are available globally for mobile, web, and console applications. The Sound Kit enables creators to bring original sounds and music from third-party apps into TikTok, while the Login Kit allows users to sign into third-party apps using their TikTok login credentials. Various third-party apps, including gaming, dating, and food discovery platforms, have already integrated the Login Kit. Developers interested in building with TikTok can learn more about the Sound and Login Kits on the TikTok Developers website.

TikTok is introducing a new feature called auto captions to enhance accessibility for individuals who are hard of hearing or deaf. Auto captions generate subtitles for videos, allowing viewers to read or listen to the content. This feature can be enabled by creators during the editing process, and the captions can be edited for accuracy. TikTok is committed to making the platform inclusive and is actively collaborating with the community to promote the use of auto captions and other accessibility features.

IPG Mediabrands and TikTok have partnered to launch a creator and content accelerator initiative aimed at connecting brands with top TikTok creators. They will develop customized programs for IPG Mediabrands' clients to establish an authentic presence on TikTok. The partnership also includes the establishment of a specialized Creator Collective to offer guidance to clients. The first program in this series will be 'Creator Camps' where creators will provide strategic advice and feedback on upcoming campaigns. The partnership also focuses on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion on and off the platform.