TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew tells lawmakers the company plans to move user data to the U.S.

#tiktok #politics #news

[@user-ch6jh4qf4q]

Congress should have an expert team that will review congress questions so that they don't embarrass themselves

[@offthachains2008]

Or we shouldn't elect people who are a public embarrassment

[@swestuff]

@@offthachains2008 The elected people should know the politics, and if they have to interview someone from a specific field with specific terms and knowledge that isn't common like online services like this then yes there should be a panel that can "translate" the questions and dissusions.

[@williesg]

​​@@offthachains2008the problem is , you all don't have much of a choice, either monkey A or Donkey B

[@Truthorfib]

What I’m seeing here that people seem to not notice is that yes, the questions sound dumb. But in reality they are strong arming Tiktok to have its data be accessed by the American government. They keep talking about the Chinese having it but in reality it is they who want it which is why they have successfully forced Tiktok to move their data to America. Looks dumb but actually quite cunning 🤔

[@whistlebloer8254]

They have become a laughing stock around the world. TikTok champion that. These people are just embarrassing.

[@danielnofal]

It’s painful to watch politician discuss about technology

[@Millet117]

these are the people need assistant to teach them how to open a email before they go to these hearings.

[@danielnofal]

@@Millet117 and print it so they can read it

[@nguoibantotnhat]

😂😂😂

[@Truthorfib]

They did achieve though in having Tiktok data moved to the US hence they now have access to Tiktok data which they have been accusing of China of having.

[@LoneWolf5960]

Funny thing, Congress had a department for understanding Technology: Office of Technology Assessment. Because of the politics, mainly the Republicans, it died in 1995 (Started 1974).

[@leeyausoon7296]

If shameless was a disease, us congress members in stage 4 cancer

[@baylife8023]

Probably cause u worked for ccp too

[@pchsdptr7681]

​@@baylife8023 nah, cos us congress are dumb af

[@Moha.ilcac_]

Damn your English is so hilariously broken but i like it😭😭

[@nicbentulan]

​@@baylife8023 In their opinion only? Or also in your opinion?

[@SUPERFLUID88]

More like stage 9

[@slottyken]

This guy gives the impression that he has integrity. The woman just gives me the impression that she hasn't done research and doesn't really know what she is talking about. Win for TikTok.

[@azaharsafahan1607]

it is no surprise - one is a successful CEO, the other is the puppet of some lobbyist.

[@amitaprabhakar2152]

Impression yes but he is a stooge out to sabotage the USA

[@user-db6pt7vr3l]

You're gullible, naïve and dangerous if you think this guy has integrity. He was hired by the CCP, man.

[@Truthorfib]

@@azaharsafahan1607One thing for sure is, that they achieved in getting access to Tiktok data by having the data stored in America. They may sound uneducated but it seems as though what they’re accusing China of is what they themselves actually want to do and have achieved in doing so.

[@alexandershing]

"I find that preposterous" is like when someone is losing an argument and says "you're being really offensive". I doubt she even knows how a firewall works.

[@AutoTurret.]

How is congress so stupid?

[@yuedu1384]

Because the sprit of common law is banking on the view from common people, which means you don’t need knowledge and use common sense to make a judgement 😂

[@awjames1121]

Maybe the Congress needs to replace with more smart people????....

[@mariex800]

Can't disagree. They need to replace all these dinosaurs. It had been passed their prime time. The government really need to set an age limit to run for our government. No older than 45 would be an ideal.

[@hecpal1982]

Because it's a reflection of the people who put them in

[@jeffescanto]

She should show him proof that they have the data

[@Siiutaam]

becuase they're don't have😂

[@definitelyno601]

I am sure she just learn the word data that day

[@mandyfu4063]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pvandck]

Rep Anna Eshoo made a claim that has no evidence to support it. The CEO should have demanded evidence. That woman is straight up liar, accusing the CEO of lying. It's utterly shameful. When she said the CEO's response was preposterous, she should look in a mirror.

[@nandikaa471]

Hahahaha!!! Scary!!!

[@angiejas1579]

She just embarrassed herself in front of everyone.

[@lorainejones41]

This poor guy is from Singapore but it doesn't matter to these China haters.

[@jackyhe4214]

@@puffrancis it is about race..

[@dying_allthetime]

​@@jackyhe4214no it's not. You and people like you just try to make everything about race, even when it's not

[@keonxd8918]

​@@dying_allthetime how is it not? People are assuming he's from china even though he's not

[@alexthefae]

​@@puffrancis noone said it was these are countries not races. You made it about race

[@edwardlaw797]

True Singaporean, Taiwanese anyone speaks mandarin is a communist in the eyes of most Americans. Sad isn’t it?

[@crookedfingersgirl7356]

Can we start with who's collecting and selling our numbers n emails to all the telemarketing scammers FIRST???

[@deekwilliams3255]

That part

[@CapsLk420]

Other American companies😭 we love to talk about foreigners stealing and selling our info but it’s our own people doing it

[@loriparks8657]

If you going to ban Tik-Tok you might as well ban Facebook KZbin Twitter Instagram the same thing that you are accusing this company for what they are doing is the same thing that the other companies are also doing too ban all of them

[@joseaguirre744]

Well China bans all those companies so why should we allow a company with no benefits in our country

[@Mr.Genesis]

Ccp

[@chrisswan1170]

Exactly. When the U.S. does it, no problem. When China is even suspected of doing the same thing, it's completely unacceptable. And let's remember: they aren't even making accusations of anything specific, just storing Tik Tok user's data in the apps country of origin. This is beyond an overreaction; the United States is actively trying to play up China as an imminent threat to justify the next war.

[@rogersepeda4378]

That might be a good idea tbh .

[@dune4396]

@@Mr.Genesis its just true the nsa collects data on everyone and has been caught in the past for spying on european countries

[@Patangy]

She makes statements with no evidence and says it's preposterous the Chinese government don't have access... she's already made up her mind before asking the question and regardless of the facts.

[@Nick71237]

It was a bait

[@AG-cj5gd]

Data protected in the US? 😂 please give me a break.

[@88Expert]

Then why does other countries have no problem with it?

[@TheEllord33]

@@88Expert They actrually do, EU is fining tech company for refusing to move database to europe.

[@RaffaelPallus]

CIA monitoring = data protected

[@malibutatn]

In the US, data will be managed by personal recruiter from illegal immigrants, which include people from middle east, south american gangs and china

[@zollen123]

He did say the data is on US soil, overseen by *American personnel*.

[@andysun3253]

She ask a question, he gives and answer, she “find” it preposterous. Lol, seems to me she only wants to hear a specific answer

[@nandikaa471]

She just want to hear herself talk.

[@sandhanitizer15]

Embarrassing that these people run our country. I hope people are opening their eyes to what these politicians actually do, which is not much. It's time we elect people who do their jobs.

[@maksymisaiev1828]

As external person (not American), I can see that main problem is that majority of politicians are old. And based on what I know (correct me, if I am wrong somewhere), it is mandatory to be old before you can move further. So on the moment you have presidents or parliament, those guys are already grandparents and unless they want to be in line with time, are outdated before they even started to work.

[@ilakkiyameenu6458]

I bet this old lady thinks firewall is where they light a wooden wall with fire

[@mcc3907]

Lol 😂

[@alfredoibarra4592]

YES, LOL.

[@changcheng4954]

Poor dude is like explain Goldbach's conjecture to a bunch of hillbillies who firmly believe 1+1 =3.

[@alfredoibarra4592]

Yes, lol. lol.

[@mikegutierrez6676]

Gotta love mr shou chew he speaks nothing but the truth and facts can’t blame the guy

[@spitfirelast8761]

It's hard to explain to officials who don't know jack sh*t about networking, hacking and even programming.

[@elizabethkoo106]

If you have an issue with TikTok, don’t use it.

[@angiejas1579]

The president of U.S. Mr Biden starts to use TikTok 🎉

[@imperial_Dragnix]

What about safety And of our country

[@angiejas1579]

Don't talk about national security because Tiktok. If there were, the president won't use it anyway. He has the top IT team work for him.

[@SatisfyingThings-uw2bj]

True

[@angelicalucero5423]

Yes exactly 🤦‍♀️

[@davidnabess8494]

Do these senators not know Singapore is a country, not a city in China.

[@AmirNasir]

Can we use same logic and ban Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram from every other country?

[@rose_blue1]

Why whatsapp? WhatsApp to communicate with others

[@Siiutaam]

​@@rose_blue1Its an american company so the us government will collect our data.

[@inkusion]

​@@rose_blue1Yes, that's why it should be banned too because the data could be used by the American government as they are afraid of what the Chinese government will do

[@dianemarieevans9145]

As an older person myself (69) I'm embarrassed for her. WTH is she doing.

[@lipozrljohnson7078]

If you’re worried then just don’t use it! It’s really that simple isn’t it? Or am I wrong?

[@angiejas1579]

Not at all.

[@pablolynch1152]

Congresswoman don't know a thing

[@rose_blue1]

Fr

[@kingchoi8522]

Why is Tina Turner allowed to act so rude??

[@edwardlaw797]

Look she is American represent the admin. That’s how we talk. Nice going here goes Chinese investments in the next 100 yrs as it grows into japan… our next target will be weaker, made in Thailand😊 when it grows into a mini China we will shut it down… that is if we still have the power in 20 yrs

[@nkcryingcat]

Because she has golden eyes?

[@acta739]

lol

[@txxxchao]

😂 funny

[@zerofivetwelve]

Jezus 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@jeyhunbunyatov7627]

you know what is preposterous, not tech savvy congressman asking technical question without even understanding complexity of an issue/technology and subtleties . he is responding technically and she is still not convinced )). CEO should respond in lawyer way so she stops asking bull feces questions

[@realistic5261]

He gave the answer and she refused it. Haha

[@stevev4863]

Ban internet, problem solve

[@flysolo565]

He not even Chinese Chinese..... He Singaporian lol

[@JNJN7686]

Singaporean

[@cherish633]

You all too simple, sometimes naive.

[@88Expert]

​@@cherish633he was born in Singapore, raised in Singapore, study in Singapore, US and the UK.

[@cherish633]

@88Expert It doesn't matter what nationality he is it matters who he works for.

[@arsenal_84]

A Singaporean can be arrested under sg own internal security act if he is found guilty of spying.

[@johnmiraflores5910]

is this the lawmakers in the US?🤦‍♂️

[@charleysun]

Preposterous that she was elected congresswoman

[@Seahorse.302]

How is that preposterous? The entire nation defies logic at every opportunity. That she was voted in is hardly surprising at all.

[@RameoMTL]

Shes permanently surprised

[@ibrmk2610]

What she knows and will never say is that the American government has access to the citizens data.

[@xueling02able]

The world's citizens too

[@neilosbeverly7462]

He's so good they think he's bad

[@cherish633]

You can't judge a book by its cover.

[@jimmydevron5480]

Man Tiktok's CEO is running laps around these congress people. American government doesn't stand a chance they can't even beat one random ceo in an argument.

[@jovimathews]

I remember during my parents' days when they needed to use a second language to gossip in the office. The advantage these days is that we can just double talk in Queen's English in front of our CEO during board meetings, and he couldn't even understand a single word of what we were saying! 🤭

[@LukeIsSkyWalker]

They keep asking "data data", but no idea what it really is.

[@sasistasquad6105]

Because that’s their only agenda to seize and control what tik tok has

[@JaviiSketches]

It’s like trying to explain thermodynamics to a 3 year old 😂😂😂😂 thy just won’t get it

[@Anonymous-cp8it]

Reminds me of a politician in over country who actually said what's the use of oxygen while trying to get mangroves removed.

[@linstella9578]

Old old old old old woman

[@victortancheongwee]

Ban internet. Then u are as safe as cave man in the cave.

[@ducky271]

We are trying to collect Chinese data but we couldn’t come out any apps popular enough to be used there or banned! When we are not able to do it, therefore, you should be banned.

[@kusinanijeff4243]

It's really a problem if you look like Chinese even though you are a Singaporean though it's Asian but not part of China because Singapore is a different country in the south east Asia. But still tagged as Chinese and being accused for being linked to China, what a shame 😑😑😑

[@julioe.martinez4606]

Let’s ban Tik Tok, not guns…

[@julioe.martinez4606]

I was sarcastic…

[@MgDreco]

they tried lol

[@user-kt9fr2zk3n]

Dam

[@jimmydevron5480]

Man America is messed up.

[@solmon83]

Yet they claim tiktok caused some teens to commit suicide.

[@elizabethestrella7128]

Hes a Singaporean and they are honest and great people.

[@manuelbertoldi3021]

Everytime I hear this CEO speaking I can understand why Tik TOK has success. He is brilliant, clever and smart. Congress people look just all ignorant...

[@supernova5434]

Everybody is saying “ban this! ban that!” How about we mandate total transparency in what ALL tech companies do with our data?

[@Millet117]

same reason why they havent ban gun yet. tech companies pay them money

[@frankiechiuh3401]

America has all the internet hosting control, but they cannot and do not know anyone has accessed their system or database? Common American Senators & Lawmakers, go get your brains upgraded about technology, IT, Computers and cybersecurity.

[@Millet117]

have you try to teach your grandpa how to use a computer?

[@winslowbabb2456]

We need younger trend setter’s in congress. Send these oldies into retirement

[@andereastjoe]

I dont know whether the congress really hate tiktok or they just act like they work hard to protect US citizen. But both dont turn out working or believable. I just hate how the try to pressure the CEO with stupid accusation

[@harir7646]

Going to be moved.. 😂😂😂.. When? Will you keep a copy overseas?

[@Bjl12397]

The guy behind that Congress women looks funny

[@dollyl5596]

Kind of annoying how she would interrupt him from talking when he is giving his answers to her questions or is it provocations? 🤔

[@lotusfloat2020]

They're all like that. So obvious their minds made up, don't even hv the brains to be subtle. Doubt this crazy lady was even listening, she was just eager to cut him off so she can show off how savvy & ballsy she is.

[@scalarnai]

This US Congresswoman is as thick as two plank and by the way it is pronounced as dayta not dada.

[@yojimbo3681]

Let's ban cable TV!

[@madahua]

NO, you don't understand that at all!

[@crazygorillas]

C'mon ban TikTok, ban Facebook ban Instagram ban Twitter. Do it, do it.. just do it before it's too late 😂

[@hellprincess7640]

You’re literally on KZbin lmao

[@Bruh-bx9mh]

Most intelligent KZbin shorts viewer

[@GOATKU847]

Bro is dumber than luffy

[@Siiutaam]

​@@GOATKU847before ban tiktok let ban facebook twitter youtube and all american company 😅😅

[@friendship9904]

How people like her get a job like that

[@omerraheem6160]

Why don't Congress just say, " we have access to everyones data here", just another show. " The academy award goes to Congress".

[@nicholasongqunxiang382]

Why are we paying so much this jokers?

[@maximillionzen]

The Chinese are secretly studying our every dance move...

[@josephvotta6698]

When politicians pretend to know what they're talking about to a learned expert, they always look like fools.

[@tomoomoo8136]

👍👍👍Mr Shou❤🎉😊

[@user-it6bd9mz4e]

When a fifth grader interviewed a teacher with a so so so sooooo stupid questions.

[@user-ot5ki7vb1t]

We are told that there is freedom of expression for the people. I fully believe that until a set of boundaries are imposed without any reasons.

[@helmipras6177]

this old lady embarasses herself

[@hbs4658]

Why are they so paranoid about TikTok They are old and outdated and no longer relevant in this new social environment

[@Kacr8601]

HOW CAN THESE PEOPLE CALL THEMSELVES LAWMAKERS???

[@RabidPrairieDog]

It's like watching my grandma explain my job in information security to me based on what she saw on Fox News and boomer Facebook memes.

[@cstaeger]

And how about most of my data (facebook, insta, X) is stored in the US? 😮

[@omarjassar4650]

She gets her information from the bar she hangs out at

[@dustins965]

America has hit a new low after watching this

[@rextan9443]

... I don't think she know what is a firewall ...

[@dwisunaryati2308]

Please tell the Americans to have genZ senators😂😂😂

[@baysg970]

He's so Charming's n intelligence compared to the Congress.

[@peni1641]

This is corporate colonization.

[@davidlang1125]

I have more problem with my data being captured, stored, scrutinized and monetized by Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile. But let’s not forget the big dog of data collecting, the NSA.

[@charliecheng3340]

The congress women what is she asking ? Does she have a clue what tic toc is? She belongs to the looney tune. She is an embarrassment to our congress

[@tansteven1067]

What else does the American government want?

[@ccbeh9103]

😅政治人物应该透过抖音发展自己艺术😅不是制裁别人

[@costavong6018]

just say " I don't trust you" simple.

[@OGJessie]

Notice the guy behind the lady is high?

[@kayebao1180]

The whole thing is just ..... speechless

[@RaffaelPallus]

US user data only. Because if got other countries data, under US security law they had right to view time by time

[@awjames1121]

Blame on the Louise usa firewall makers ?????........

[@user-zq1bg9wr3i]

RIP Congress 😅😂

[@gogamich]

They dont want tik tok, or they want the data as well?!

[@212C9]

Paranoid much? Like data security is bulletproof in the US? Let's ask Equifax, T-Mobile, and BoA

[@kurayami6780]

Knn another stupidity....

[@jem-dv8pe]

How are these people seated in Congress and Senate? WTF? 😢😅

[@MarcoHernandez-nb5dc]

Guilty! Bet hes higher CCP ranked than Xi the Pooh!

[@nicecoolblue]

CEO: "Stop wasting my time, US will never have access TikTok." "When US users riot for TikTok banned. You solve it yourself. You loose your vote, political status... whatever it's not my problem.😜." Easy say, you buy a US TikTok version and you pay my US version license. Let your high security department handle your TikTok to please your US citizens.

[@spikermike2843]

"I understand that" - I doubt it😂 I mean she did manage to spit out the word "firewall" so that was something

[@adriaanable]

The ignorance and stupidity of us officials is really astonishing.

[@kenjitay301]

Asking haters to be a judge... 😂

[@raymondlee6337]

I ❤ tiktok.🎉🎉🎉

[@rose_blue1]

❤

[@vincentjiang2727]

Imagine if American can take over TikTok for free.

[@yoganthiyagarajah7337]

When u have the power u can ask any stupid questions

[@LivingTheDream21]

This guy is so cool, calm, and collected. He has been briefed for any and all these questions. He was born and bred to be in front of congress. He can be a politician if he wanted to, but then he'd have to be dumb and an embarrassment for his country.

[@fm-oldmanphil]

I've seen a few now....really...these are your senators?! lol