TikTok launched TikTok for Artists, an all-in-one music insights platform. Artists, their teams, and labels can now access a suite of data and tools to better understand and grow their presence on the platform.

TikTok officially announced Manage Topics, which first surfaced last fall in the US. Users can customize the type of content they see on their For You Feed, choosing from over 10 options including Creative Arts, Travel, Nature, and Sports.

TikTok launched an AI chatbot called Seller Assistant for TikTok Shop.

TikTok added SoundCloud to its Add to Music App feature.

TED introduced TED Shorts, a new short-form video experience within its mobile app.

TikTok introduced a new creative tool called AI Alive.

TikTok announced new accessibility features.

TikTok expanded TikTok Pulse, its contextual advertising solution.

TikTok is updating its direct message settings. Soon, users can choose to receive message requests from both their followers (“Potential Connections”) and people they don’t follow (“Others”).

TikTok now allows creators to add alternative (ALT) text to photo posts, making the platform more accessible.

TikTok has announced it's testing FootNotes, a new feature designed to give users more context about content on the platform.

TikTok introduced Security Checkup, an all-in-one dashboard designed to help users safeguard their accounts. The tool is available in the Security & Permissions section of Settings and Privacy.