TikTok CEO in the hot seat: 5 takeaways from his first appearance before Congress

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In his first appearance before Congress on Thursday, TikTok CEO Shou Chew was grilled by lawmakers who expressed deep skepticism about his company’s attempts to protect US user data and ease concerns about its ties to China.

Published 2 months ago · Washington, United States

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BBC News

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's Congress showdown: Five takeaways

Tech executives don't get an easy ride before Congress, but Shou Zi Chew's hearing was exceptionally bruising.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Key takeaways from TikTok hearing in Congress – and the uncertain road ahead

Lawmakers grilled the social media app’s CEO over its relationship with China and protections for young users

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CNN

TikTok CEO in the hot seat: 5 takeaways from his first appearance before Congress

In his first appearance before Congress on Thursday, TikTok CEO Shou Chew was grilled by lawmakers who expressed deep skepticism about his company's attempts to protect US user data and ease concerns about its ties to China.

2 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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IBTimes

Shou Zi Chew, TikTok's Low-key CEO, Faces Down US Congress

The 40-year-old Singaporean's rapid ascent coincides with the United States and other Western governments tightening scrutiny over Chinese technology giants and their products.

2 months ago·United States

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Channel News Asia

TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi ‘tried the best he could’ in US Congress hearing, says analyst

One area Mr Chew succeeded in was explaining some of the nuances around the platform’s algorithm and what makes it successful, said another analyst.

2 months ago·Singapore

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The Hill

Four key takeaways as lawmakers grill TikTok CEO

Lawmakers from both political parties joined forces on Thursday during a committee hearing where TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified on ways his company plans to address recent security concerns raised about the social media app. Criticisms surrounding TikTok were notably bipartisan as House Energy and Commerce Committee members from both parties expressed various concerns about the […]

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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