The algorithms of social media platforms like TikTok can have detrimental effects on children, and there is a need for a serious conversation about their impact on privacy and mental health.

We take the safety of our teenage users very seriously and have made commitments to prioritize their safety, as it is essential for fulfilling our mission to inspire creativity and joy. Dangerous challenges are not allowed on TikTok. We proactively invest resources to identify and remove them from our platform, redirecting users searching for such content to safety resources.

We are committed to addressing the mental health concerns associated with social media by proactively removing mature content unsuitable for teenagers and redirecting searches for sensitive terms to safety resources.

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.

We collaborate with creators on campaigns like "Stop, Think, Decide Before You Act" to educate users about dangerous behaviors and promote safety on TikTok.

TikTok employs tens of thousands of people for content moderation, which is a significant cost, but necessary for maintaining safety on the platform.

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.

In 2019, I recognized that addressing mental health was a key priority, especially after witnessing the struggles of friends and peers.

The data from our beta users revealed alarming statistics about mental health issues among children, emphasizing the need for our product.