TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee this morning, as his company fights to stave off a potential ban in the U.S.
the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Thursday morning as his company fights to stave off a potential ban in the U.S.to tell Congress that he strongly prioritizes the safety of users, particularly teens, and that TikTok will firewall U.S. user data from "unauthorized foreign access." Chew also plans to say that the company "will not be manipulated by any government" and it will be transparent and allow independent monitors to assess its compliance.
TikTok is owned by Chinese internet giant ByteDance, and there are longstanding fears among U.S. policymakers that the Chinese government could force TikTok to turn over the massive trove of personal data it collects as part of its business model.
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