TikTok CEO's Testimony to US Congress Met with Skepticism and Concern.

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before the US Congress to address concerns over the app's ties to the Chinese government and its moderation of harmful content. Chew denied allegations that the Chinese government has access to US user data and that TikTok poses a national security threat. He also outlined a $1.5bn initiative to store American data on American soil. Legislators questioned TikTok's ability to moderate harmful content and showed videos that encouraged self-harm. Chew denied that TikTok censors content related to sensitive issues for the Chinese government. The hearing underscored growing bipartisan support to take action against TikTok.