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Meta Platforms is actively trying to attract TikTok creators to its Instagram Reels platform by offering significant cash incentives amidst uncertainty surrounding TikTok’s operations. The social media giant introduced a ‘Breakthrough Bonus’ program, promising up to $5,000 for TikTok creators who post new content on Facebook and Instagram Reels. In addition to monetary incentives, Meta made updates to Reels, including extending video lengths to three minutes and making Reels more prominent in Instagram and Facebook feeds. These moves are part of a broader strategy by Meta to capitalize on TikTok’s vulnerabilities and enhance the competitiveness of its own platforms.