| Four key takeaways as lawmakers grill TikTok CEO |
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| Written by The Hill Press |
| Friday, 24 March 2023 12:24 |
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WASHINGTON - Lawmakers from both political parties joined forces on Thursday during a committee hearing where TikTok CEO Shou 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 each committee members from both parties expressed various concerns about the app and its Chinese-based owner, including national security threats, data privacy, the spread of misinformation and the safety for minors. |
Chew, who was grilled and often interrupted by lawmakers, attempted to convince them that the app was overall safe and that the company was taking steps to address their concerns.