Harrison Ford discusses Illinois law ensuring child influencers get paid, the impact of child influencers, and the need for their protection in the industry.
Illinois has introduced a new law that requires parents or guardians of child influencers to properly compensate them for their work, aiming to protect child influencers and ensure that they receive their fair share of the earnings.
The new legislation in Illinois is a crucial step towards protecting child influencers and may serve as a precedent for other states to implement similar laws, addressing concerns about privacy, consent, and long-term effects on their mental health.
Deep dives
The Illinois law protects child influencers and ensures proper compensation
Illinois has introduced a new law that requires parents or guardians of child influencers to properly compensate them for their work. Under this law, a child must appear in at least 30% of the content and the content must earn at least 10 cents per view to qualify. Parents must put 50% of the earnings into a trust fund based on the percentage of time the child appears in the video. This law aims to protect child influencers and ensure that they receive their fair share of the earnings.
Child influencers' vulnerability and potential harms
Child influencers are not able to consent to their depiction online and may face potential harms as a result. Some videos depict children in upsetting situations for entertainment, which raises ethical concerns. There have been cases where children expressed their desire to leave the platform, but parents pressured them to continue due to the financial benefits. The new legislation in Illinois is a crucial step towards protecting child influencers and may serve as a precedent for other states to implement similar laws.
Future legislation and impact on child influencers
The Illinois law is likely the first of many future legislations focused on protecting children in the realm of social media and influencer culture. As the popularity and profitability of child influencers grow, it is essential to ensure their safety and well-being. The experiences of child influencers have raised concerns about privacy, consent, and long-term effects on their mental health. By addressing these issues through legislation, it is hoped that children in this industry will be better protected and supported.
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