TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has been elevated to “hero” status on Chinese social media after his five-hour grilling before the United States Congress.
Some questions by the lawmakers earned ridicule on social media for apparently highlighting the politicians’ limited understanding of how the internet works.
At one point, Representative Richard Hudson (R, NC-9) asked Chew, “So if I have a TikTok app on my phone and my phone is on my home Wi-Fi network, does TikTok access that network?”
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“Congressman, we do not do anything that is beyond any industry norms,” Chew said. “I believe the answer to your question is no.”
Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R, GA-1) asked Chew if the app tracks pupil dilation as a form of facial recognition to drive algorithms. In response, Chew said the app does not use body, face or voice data to identify users, noting that it only collects data for “filters to have sunglasses on your face.”
Chinese conservative political commentator Chairman Rabbit dubbed the…
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