proposed TikTok ban has been upheld by the Supreme Court, essentially banning the app in the United States.
its unanimous ruling on Friday, January 17, voting to uphold the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act that was introduced last year.
Sonia Sotomayer wrote in her concurring judgment. “TikTok engages in expressive activity by ‘compiling and curating’ material on its platform.”
She added, “Laws that ‘impose a disproportionate burden’ upon those engaged in expressive activity are subject to heightened scrutiny under the First Amendment. The challenged Act plainly imposes such a burden: It bars any entity from distributing TikTok’s speech in the United States unless TikTok undergoes a qualified divestiture. The Act, moreover, effectively prohibits TikTok from collaborating with certain entities regarding its ‘content recommendation algorithm’ even following a qualified divestiture.”
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The bill was initially proposed after Congress shared concerns about the possibility of espionage since TikTok is owned by ByteDance, a Chinese parent company.
Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary’s own bid to purchase TikTok, ByteDance has asserted there are no divesting plans.)
JoJo Siwa attends The TikTok Awards 2024 at Hordern Pavilion on November 27, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. Brendon Thorne/Getty ImagesWithout further intervention, TikTok will be removed from smartphone app stores on Sunday. It is also a possibility that ByteDance will cease operating abilities for U.S. users who’ve already downloaded the app.
make a living sharing videos on the platform — and celebrities.
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Bebe Rexha said in a TikTok video earlier this week. “I’m just asking for a friend.”
In the comments section, Rexha’s followers suggested fledgling apps BlueSky and RedNote.
Other social media stars had specific thoughts about losing a potential revenue stream.
Marc D’Amelio said in ABC News Studios’ “IMPACT x Nightline” special that aired in May 2024. “I think small business loses. I think the politicians lose also.”
TikTok Creator Fund if a video receives at least 100,000 authentic views in a 30-day period. Funds are calculated by the amount and authenticity of said views, as well as the level of follower engagement. Monetary stipends vary daily and there isn’t a fixed maxim of how much can be earned.
have also been able to earn stipends from brand sponsorships, selling merch on the TikTok Shop, collecting tips from followers, going live and other affiliate partnerships.
In a handful of TikTok videos from other creators, they reminded followers to keep up with them on other platforms.
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