TikTok's US joint venture deal is signed. Creators get certainty, with caveats
The January 22, 2026 agreement keeps TikTok operating in the US under a new ownership structure, ending months of divestiture uncertainty.
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Daily platform record: monetization program changes, payout rate shifts, feature launches, policy updates and outages, with the effect on income noted.
Meta's AI data policy is live: what Instagram creators should check now
Meta began applying its updated data policy on December 16, 2025, and creators who post publicly are the most affected group.