TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on March 23, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
He cited his family life as a reason why data protection is so important, especially for children. In his written testimony, Chew-a relatively new face in the social media industry with an impressive business background and ties to Harvard and Facebook-said TikTok would never provide data to the CCP if asked. Legislators have long voiced concerns that the app is a national security threat, alleging that it is potentially providing the Chinese Communist Party with data on millions of Americans, including their whereabouts, and increasing their access to disinformation. TikTok has faced bipartisan scrutiny for years over its Chinese origins. amid national security fears, but the 40-year-old Singaporean native takes a different stance in his household-he doesn't allow his kids to use TikTok.Ĭhew is providing testimony and answering questions from Congress Thursday. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is testifying before Congress on why the app shouldn't be banned in the U.S. He refused to disclose his total compensation when asked by members of Congress.He has an impressive business background including interning at Facebook and working at Goldman Sachs and venture capital firm DST Global.Chew attended Harvard Business School and has a reported net worth of $200 million.He does not allow his children to use the app it does not have the "under-13" experience feature in Singapore where they live.Shou Zi Chew is the CEO of TikTok and is testifying before Congress on why the app should not be banned.
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