We are localizing data in a way that no other company has done, ensuring American data is stored securely and overseen by American personnel.

The legislation surrounding TikTok is seen as an egregious violation of civil liberties, similar to the Patriot Act, as it allows the government to designate companies as foreign adversaries without recourse.

All new US data is now stored in Oracle's cloud infrastructure, ensuring it is protected, while we work on deleting legacy data from our servers.

I made commitments during the congressional hearing to ensure TikTok remains a platform for freedom of expression, free from government manipulation, and to maintain transparency through third-party monitoring.

The legislation regarding TikTok gives the president the power to potentially remove the platform, which raises concerns about freedom in society versus authoritarianism.

Parents are increasingly concerned about TikTok's impact on their children, and there should be bipartisan support to address the effects of social media on youth.

Mark Zuckerberg mentioned that the new competitor, DeepSeek from China, highlights the need for an American standard in open source AI systems for national advantage.

TikTok supports five million businesses in the US, and we aim to significantly increase that number by connecting communities and fostering commerce.

TikTok's success stems from its powerful creator tools, sophisticated content algorithms, and a strong commerce-based monetization engine that drives significant sales in markets like China.