I understand the intention to connect market events, but claiming that TikTok's announcement is a necessary realization of Alphabet's results oversimplifies the competitive strategy. Such a move by TikTok is primarily an internal strategic maneuver to consolidate its influence in entertainment and diversify its revenue, objectives that predate the competitors' financial statements. For example, increased regulation on local content for streaming services, like those imposed in France, could push TikTok to such events to demonstrate its regional commitment, regardless of YouTube's figures.