Skeptical US lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety concerns

The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.

TikTok CEO testifies in testy Congressional hearing
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During a tense hearing, TikTok CEO Shou Chew addressed what he claims are 'misconceptions' about the popular social media platform, including concerns that the platform may be funneling sensitive information to the People's Republic of China. Reporter Chad Pergram has more.

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