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https://www.wsj.com/articles/talk-of-a-u-s-tiktok-ban-is-shaking-up-the-creator-economy-ac9cd718

Talk of a U.S. TikTok Ban Is Shaking Up the Creator Economy

Influencers and others who make money on TikTok are looking to hedge their bets by diversifying their content across other platforms

By Lori Ioannou

June 18, 2023 11:00 am ET

Congress has already banned the TikTok app on government devices, and some officials are trying to forbid its use altogether in the U.S. unless TikTok’s Chinese parent sells its stake in the company. Illustration: Antonio Sortino

The threat of a U.S. government crackdown on TikTok is making some content creators nervous.