TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will attempt to address lawmakers’ worries that the extraordinarily popular video app represents a dangerous national security threat. Follow along for live updates.
But Chew faces an uphill battle in his appearance before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, as bipartisan support for a ban of the app rises in Washington. Chew plans toto correct what he says are “myths” about TikTok.
Lawmakers have warned of potential risks of the popular video app’s ties to China, saying the government could abuse access to siphon Americans’ data or fan propaganda. But to date, they’ve offered no evidence of TikTok harming U.S. national security interests.
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