Gov’t speaks to Meta, TikTok over Bahamian creatives pay

The Government is negotiating with digital platforms such as Meta, TikTok and X in a bid to ensure Bahamian creators and influencers can be paid for their work, the Prime Minister said yesterday. #Speaking at the first-ever ‘242 Influencers and Creatives’ conference, Philip Davis KC said the Government will be “making the case” about Bahamian talent to large social media platforms. #“We are reaching out to companies such as OpenAI, Meta, TikTok, X and others because we are making the case that talent and capability exist right here in The Bahamas,” said Mr Davis. “The work before us is to build the relationships, the access and the systems that allow Bahamian creators to earn from their talent.” #He said the conference was designed to connect Bahamian creators with global platforms and industry stakeholders, providing direct engagement on eligibility requirements and future opportunities within the digital economy. #“This conference is built around exactly that idea; bringing global technology platforms, creative industry voices and Bahamian creators together,” Mr Davis said.He pushed back against the notion that domestic constraints are limiting creator earnings, adding: “There are no local barriers. The work before us is to build the relationships.” #Mr Davis argued that while international platform access is critical, local participation must also improve. “Before we ask the global marketplace to monetise Bahamians, we have to do better at home,” he said. “Before we ask international brands to invest in Bahamian creators, local brands must lead as well.” READ MORE CLICK HERE!The post Gov’t speaks to Meta, TikTok over Bahamian creatives pay first appeared on Bahamas National.

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