TikTok is once again expanding its toolkit for creators — this time with a set of AI-powered features designed to make video production easier, content strategy smarter, and earnings higher. Whether you're a casual creator or building a serious brand, these updates can help you save time, follow trends, and earn more money directly from your audience.
Let's break down what's new and how you can take advantage of it.
1. What Is TikTok Smart Split and How Does It Work?
TikTok's latest editing innovation, Smart Split, is an AI-powered tool that helps you automatically turn longer videos into short, engaging clips ready for upload.
With Smart Split, creators can upload any video over one minute long and choose sections they want to convert. The AI will then automatically:
Detect natural breaks or transitions,
Cut the content into shorter segments,
Add captions and transcripts,
Reframe footage for vertical format (ideal for TikTok).
Once the AI has done its work, you can preview each clip, make final edits, and publish them directly to your account.
Pro Tip: This is perfect for repurposing live streams, podcasts, or long-form YouTube videos into bite-sized TikTok clips. It helps maximize your content output without doubling your editing workload.
2. How to Use AI Outline to Find Trending TikTok Ideas
Another exciting new feature is AI Outline — an in-app content brainstorming assistant that uses real-time TikTok trends to help you plan viral-ready videos.
By entering a topic or keyword, AI Outline will automatically generate:
A suggested video title,
Hook ideas for the intro,
Relevant hashtags,
A six-part video outline you can customize.
Creators can adjust the title length, modify the hook, and refine the overall structure to fit their personal style. Once satisfied, they can record directly following the AI outline and upload the finished product.
Example: If you type "morning routine," TikTok's AI might generate ideas like "3 Easy Morning Habits That Boost Productivity" — along with trending hashtags and a suggested script layout.
Currently, AI Outline is available to creators aged 18+ in the U.S., Canada, and selected markets, with global expansion expected soon.
3. How TikTok's New Subscription Revenue Model Works
Beyond AI tools, TikTok has also announced a significant update to its subscription revenue sharing program, giving creators a larger piece of the pie.
Until now, TikTok creators earned up to 70% of their subscription revenue. But starting October 1, creators in North America and Canada will receive:
70% base revenue share (after app store fees)
Up to an additional 20% performance bonus,
bringing the total possible earnings to 90%.
These bonuses will depend on meeting specific in-app goals or participation challenges. Creators can check their eligibility via TikTok notifications once the rollout begins.
To qualify for TikTok Subscriptions, you need at least:
10,000 followers
100,000 video views in the previous month
Why it matters: This change puts TikTok’s monetization closer to platforms like YouTube and Twitch, where creators can earn steady income through subscriptions.
4. Why These AI Tools Matter for Creators
TikTok's Smart Split and AI Outline represent a shift toward AI-assisted creativity — letting algorithms handle the technical and analytical side, while creators focus on personality and storytelling.
These tools can help you:
Repurpose content efficiently,
Keep up with viral trends,
Maintain consistent posting schedules,
Grow your audience faster,
Increase monetization opportunities.
If used strategically, they can turn your TikTok profile into a full-scale content hub with minimal extra effort.
5. Getting Started with TikTok's AI Tools
Here's a simple roadmap for trying out the new updates:
Update your TikTok app to the latest version.
Go to the Creator Tools section in your profile.
Select Smart Split to test automatic video clipping.
Try AI Outline by entering a trending topic or keyword.
Check your Creator Monetization tab for subscription bonus notifications.
Final Thoughts
TikTok's new AI features — Smart Split and AI Outline — are powerful assistants that make it easier than ever to create and share engaging short-form videos. Combined with a more generous revenue-sharing model, these updates could redefine how creators grow audiences and earn from their work on the platform.
If you're serious about building a presence on TikTok, now's the time to explore these tools and see how AI can elevate your creative process.
