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TikTok has partnered with Internet Matters, a non-profit organization, to educate families about digital well-being and address online peer pressure. They are committed to ensuring the safety of all users on the platform and providing practical tools for parents, schools, and users to enjoy the online environment safely. This collaboration follows TikTok's Safer Internet Day initiative and the launch of a video series called 'You're in Control' to raise awareness about in-app safety and privacy settings.

This week on TikTok, creators have been participating in the 'Microwave Challenge,' expressing their frustrations with daily setbacks, and even making some math mistakes. Despite these challenges, they continue to produce new and original videos, including one featuring a suspicious car win and another showcasing what could possibly be the best slide ever created. The Microwave Challenge has gained popularity as it combines human determination and creativity to make a person appear as if they are spinning smoothly inside a microwave. In other trending videos, controversial content, interesting slides, and pranks are showcased. The featured creator this week is @TheLawyer, who breaks the stereotype of lawyers being boring and stuffy by showcasing his entertaining side through dancing. Popular hashtags this week include #justmyluck and #fakemath.

TikTok will be participating in FADER FORT in Austin, Texas this year. Fans can join in by posting videos on TikTok using the Clone camera effect and background music from the FADER FORT playlist. There will also be memes and special entertainment screenings on-stage between live sets. Guests with the TikTok app can visit the TikTok Power Lounge to charge up, wind down, and have a chance to get limited edition merch.

TikTok and iHeartMedia have partnered to announce the iHeartRadio Music Awards, which will be exclusively broadcasted on TikTok. The awards will be presented over seven days, starting from March 7th, with one award given out each day. The categories cover a wide range of genres and recognize outstanding achievements in the music industry. Users can find the awards on TikTok by searching for the iHeartMusic Awards banner. The event will also feature a morning show and a red carpet event hosted by popular personalities.

TikTok's #CreateForACause charity program on TikTok resulted in over 2.5 million videos created by U.S. users in just five days, raising over $2 million for various nonprofits, including Oceana. As a result, Oceana invited eight TikTok Creators on an ocean excursion to Catalina Island to showcase the impact of the community's donations. During the excursion, the creators had the opportunity to interact with sea lions, seagulls, cormorants, herons, bald eagles, and dolphins, gaining a firsthand understanding of how their donations are being used to protect the oceans. TikTok is proud to partner with Oceana and support their work in reducing bycatch, defending marine mammal protection laws, and advocating for marine habitat preservation.

Gaming and social media have become immensely popular in recent years, with both industries collaborating to enhance each other's success. This partnership is evident as gamers utilize TikTok to create and share videos on various social platforms, showcasing their original and creative side that resonates with anyone who has ever played video games. The popularity of video games, especially among Millennials and Gen Z, has led to a rapidly growing fan base that seeks new ways to create and consume content related to their favorite games. TikTok provides gamers with a platform to focus on specific moments, players, and the culture surrounding the games and consoles they love (or love to hate). With TikTok's user-friendly interface and editing tools, gamers have found a creative outlet to showcase their skills, share inside jokes, and depict the emotions associated with gaming culture. The prevalence of video game content on TikTok indicates that gaming culture has found a new platform to showcase its creativity and expand its established community.

TikTok and Giphy have joined forces to transform visually captivating videos from TikTok into GIFs. Users can now easily share these GIFs directly from the official TikTok page on Giphy. The collection includes a wide range of GIFs featuring adorable cats, impressive scooter tricks, and heartwarming moments of lions hugging humans. Explore the collection and share your favorite TikTok GIF with others!

TikTok has introduced a new educational video series called 'You're in Control' to enhance user safety. The series aims to make safety guidelines and tools more accessible and enjoyable for users. It covers various topics such as community guidelines, privacy settings, screen time limits, and supporting the community. The videos are designed to educate and entertain users, empowering them to take ownership of their TikTok experience.

TikTok organized online safety initiatives and offline events in collaboration with local partners to celebrate Safer Internet Day. The platform launched an in-app quiz and encouraged users to create short videos promoting positive concepts. Popular creators joined the challenge, and safety-themed events were hosted in several countries. TikTok's commitment to building a safe and positive in-app environment is reflected in its policies and tools.

The TikTok community came together for a charity program called #CreateForAaCause and donated over $2 million to three special charities: DoSomething.org, Best Friends Animal Society, and Oceana. The program generated over 2.5 million videos in the U.S. alone, showcasing fun holiday-themed content, unique art, and family festivities. Celebrities like Khloe Kardashian, Nick Jonas, and Nina Dobrev also participated to raise awareness. TikTok will be donating on behalf of the community to support various programs, including Oceana's efforts to protect and restore oceans, DoSomething.org's campaign to provide essential items to homeless shelters, and Best Friends Animal Society's programs to achieve a No Kill status for animals by 2025.