TikTok has begun to directly pay creators, but some influencers in the first round say it's unclear whether they're getting a big paycheck or 'pocket cash'

· TikTok opened up applications this week for its Creator Fund, a new multi-year $1 billion program designed to compensate creators for posting on its app.
· The company's move to pay its creators directly could help TikTok better compete with apps like YouTube and Facebook that share ad revenue with users.
· TikTok said...