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TikTok, SiriusXM, and Pandora have partnered to bring unique experiences to their fans, including exclusive performances, special events, and access to top and emerging music talent. The collaboration includes the launch of TikTok Radio on SiriusXM, exclusive playlists hosted by TikTok creators on Pandora, and re-airings of Pandora LIVE events on TikTok. This collaboration aims to provide a dynamic and immersive music experience for their respective audiences.

TikTok creators are reflecting on their origins and giving credit to those who have influenced them in the #Mosaic trend. This trend showcases the diversity of content, genres, and creators on TikTok. It also highlights the emotional responses it evokes and the support users provide to each other.

TikTok has become a popular platform for food enthusiasts and chefs to share their favorite dishes from around the world. In our Creator Spotlight Series, we feature @tiffycooks, a creator who exemplifies this by sharing her passion for food and educating the TikTok community.

TikTok has become a food lover's paradise, with creators like @sulheejessica showcasing their love for food and cultural dishes. Jessica, a Chinese and Korean creator, celebrates her heritage and supports the API community. She shares her favorite recipes, educates others about her background, and amplifies other API creators' voices. TikTok inspires her to share more of herself and her family in a fun and engaging way.

TikTok has partnered with the Trust and Safety Professional Association (TSPA) to provide membership to all trust and safety professionals at TikTok. This partnership aims to support career development, offer resources, and facilitate networking opportunities for these professionals. The TikTok Trust and Safety team plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe platform by enforcing community guidelines and making fair policy decisions. TikTok is committed to creating an engaging and supportive work environment for its employees, ensuring their well-being and resilience. The collaboration with TSPA will enable employees to grow in their careers and share best practices with others in the industry. This partnership not only benefits TikTok employees but also enhances the platform's approach to user safety.

Joanne Molinaro, also known as @thekoreanvegan on TikTok, captivates her audience with vulnerable and authentic storytelling, sharing plant-based recipes and stories about her upbringing as a child of immigrants, her life as a trial lawyer, long-distance runner, and writer. She celebrates the diversity and strength of the API community by sharing their food and stories, while also actively listening and learning from them. The TikTok community has inspired Joanne by creating a safe space for her to share intimate details of her life and family. She supports other creators in the API community and hopes to collaborate more directly with them in the future.

TikTok is launching its first-ever #MuseumMoment, a live global event that allows users to virtually tour 23 museums across 12 countries. The event aims to provide a unique cultural experience and celebrate art, music, dance, and theater. TikTok has become a platform that inspires creativity and connects renowned cultural institutions with a wider audience. The popularity of culture-related content on TikTok has grown significantly, with hashtags like #FineArt and #ArtHistory generating billions of monthly views. The event will feature various content, including tours of iconic museums, insights from experts, and the opportunity to view famous artworks. TikTok is also introducing an augmented reality effect at the Palace of Versailles, allowing users to transform into Queen Marie Antoinette and explore the gallery virtually.

Milan Mathew, a Malayali Indian American fashion and beauty creator, embraces her South Asian heritage and encourages others to do the same. She celebrates the diversity and strength of the API community and believes in coming together as a community to uplift others. Milan has faced challenges in growing, accepting, and loving her culture but has come to realize its importance in shaping her identity. TikTok has given her a platform to showcase her culture and connect with people interested in learning about other communities and cultures. She supports other creators in the API community and recommends following @koleendz, @the.navarose, @inmyseams, @nabela, @kikirajxo, and @drisya.reghuram.

TikTok creators are sharing their bit roles with the hashtag #NotTheMainCharacter. This week, the TikTok community has taken a vintage trend and given it a new twist. While we often focus on the main characters, what about the creators who are not the main characters? The TikTok community is known for developing new terminology, idioms, and slang.

TikTok announces its membership in the Technology Coalition, an organization dedicated to protecting children from online sexual exploitation and abuse. The platform emphasizes community safety and the safety of teenage users. TikTok aims to deepen its evidence-based approach to intervention by partnering with experts in the field and contributing its unique learnings from addressing child safety and exploitation. The platform also joins the board and committees within the Technology Coalition to advance protections for children online and offline and increase transparency of evolving threats to child safety. TikTok's membership builds on existing partnerships with leading online safety organizations, ensuring a safe environment for the community. The platform has a zero tolerance policy for content or behavior that perpetuates the abuse, harm, endangerment, or exploitation of minors. Safeguards are implemented, such as setting accounts of users aged 13-15 to private by default and restricting direct messaging and live streaming to users who are 16 and older. TikTok also engages parents and caregivers in digital safety conversations through tools like Family Pairing features and the Safety Center For Parents. The platform is committed to ongoing efforts in protecting the TikTok community.