TikTok allows everyday people with talent to be easily discovered, exemplified by creators like Khaby, who gained 160 million followers through his unique content.

TikTok's vision includes providing a window for discovery, a canvas for creation, and bridges for connection among users.

TikTok democratized content creation by providing powerful tools that allow anyone to become a creator easily, unlike YouTube, which often requires professional video-making skills.

TikTok has become a leader in short video content, allowing anyone to feel like a prominent news anchor or journalist by sharing their thoughts and opinions from home.

What makes TikTok unique is its discovery engine, which uses machine-learning algorithms to show users content they like rather than relying on social graphs.

I think TikTok will produce more traditional creators, but there's a lot of noise on that platform. I hope YouTube becomes a more supportive place for creators, where they aren't constantly battling for monetization and stability.

Our mission is to ensure users experience a diversity of content, which is crucial for discovery on TikTok.

New technologies, including AI-generated content, will enhance creativity on TikTok, allowing users to express themselves in innovative ways.

For TikTok to achieve virality, the content must resonate with the audience; simply pushing content without genuine interest will not lead to success. The complexity of TikTok's algorithms is significant, but what truly sets us apart is our mission and the original purpose of our platform, which focuses on content discovery rather than social networking.