TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing Thursday in Washington, DC. (Jim Watson / Getty Images)On …
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TikTok CEO Denies Spying, Promises Data Security
In his first Congressional hearing, Shou Zi Chew defended his company, arguing it wasn't an "arm of the Chinese government" and was taking steps to protect user data from unauthorized access. However, it seems his testimony did little to placate lawmakers with at least one claiming a sale or an outright ban awaits TikTok. Read about the hearing's key moments and why creators were brought in to try and persuade political leaders not to ban the popular social media app.
TikTok, and its CEO Shou Chew, never really stood a chance. The House Energy and Commerce Committee’s much-hyped hearing on TikTok, featuring CEO Shou Chew, took place Thursday without many fireworks. But over the course of five hours, lawmakers grilled Chew not only about TikTok’s or his own links …
What Happened During the Congressional Hearing?
What Shou Zi Chew Wanted to Say
Who is TikTok's CEO?
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify for his first congressional hearing on Thursday, where he is likely to face intense grilling from politicians from both parties who argue that the popular app, which has 150 million U.S. users, cannot be trusted. Here’s a quick guide for what to know about Chew, a …
TikTok Creators Flock to Washington
