TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew faced relentless questioning from combative US lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle over the video-sharing app's alleged ties to China and its danger to teens. | via philstarlife
CHIP SOMODEVILLA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFPTikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew faced relentless questioning from combative US lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle Thursday, March 23 over the video-sharing app's alleged ties to China and its danger to teens.
Lawmakers from the House Energy and Commerce Committee afforded Chew no respite, frequently denying him opportunities to expand on his answers or tout the site's huge global popularity with young people. "TikTok has repeatedly chosen the path for more control, more surveillance, and more manipulation. Your platform should be banned," committee chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers said.
Dean Nasca, whose son Chase allegedly committed suicide after receiving unsolicited suicidal videos on TikTok"Your technology is literally leading to death," said Congressman Gus Bilirakis as he pointed to a family in the audience whose son was killed in a train tragedy that his family says was linked to his TikTok use.
"Mister Chew, welcome to the most bipartisan committee in Congress. We may not always agree on how to get there, but we care about our national security, we care about our economy, and we sure as heck care about our children," said congressman Buddy Carter, a Republican.
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