Chrissy Teigen has suggested that time on social media be limited in daily life after TikTok was shut down for several hours over the weekend ahead of what was set to be an official government ban on the Chinese-owned app.
"I personally think that one day there will be the most incredible rule," the 39-year-old model and cookbook author said in video that appeared on her Instagram Stories Saturday, according to People.
"I think the government, or some kind of ethics committee — somebody — should shut off social media between 6 p.m and 6 a.m. Leave it all up. Everyone gets to do anything they want, but only between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Shut it off. Done," she continued.
Addressing younger followers, Teigen recalled life before social media.
"Guys, life was great. Life was awesome before this," she said. "I know it’s hard to see it now. But it’s doable. It’s very doable. This doesn’t have to be our lives. And I say this for myself as well because — obviously — I’m on here [social media] right now doing this. But it doesn’t have to define us or be our whole lives," she concluded.
On Saturday, TikTok "went dark" for several hours. Users visiting the platform were met with an official statement.
"Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now. A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately, that means you can't use TikTok for now," the message read.
The service was later restored on Sunday.
"We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penalties providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans and allowing over 7 million small businesses to thrive," a statement by the platform read, referring to President Donald Trump's comments about not letting "TikTok stay dark," according to People.
"It’s a strong stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship," the statement added. "We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the United States."
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