"By fostering a culture of authenticity, respect and support, we can create a digital world where everyone feels empowered to be their true self," the company said.

TikTok is now the go-to social network for more than a billion users, bringing it to the attention of 14 U.S. attorneys general, who recently announced

TikTok is also exploring new machine-learning technologies that can detect accounts made by users who are under 13 — the minimum age permitted to use the platform. The company s