Summary:

• TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has released a video urging American users to help the company’s case in Congress, as it faces ban.
• TikTok has endured continued scrutiny over its handling of users’ data.
• Chew claims that 150 million people use the app monthly, with 5 million small and medium businesses relying on its reach.

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has made a rare appearance in what is now a trending video where he is calling on American users to help its case in Congress.

The Chinese company has come under repeated fire in recent months over its handling of users’ data, with steam picking up in the past couple of weeks.

While the short video platform has continued to deny accusations of any wrongdoing, it has not stopped the US from banning it on government devices. The UK and New Zealand also followed suit in the past couple of weeks.

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TikTok’s CEO discussed the recent attempt by the US government to ban the app pic.twitter.com/OKmnrVHdBO

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In the video, Chew dropped some numbers that seem to point out just how integral it has become in the lives of Americans. He claimed that the platform now records 150 million monthly users on average with 5 million small and medium businesses relying on it to reach their customers.

In addition, the company employs 7,000 people in the US, majority of which are Americans, including most of its leadership. He calls on TikTok users to share their thoughts on the impending ban and let their representatives know.

An outright ban in the US could have devastating effects on TikTok’s business as it will lose its major source of revenue. There is also the domino effect of similar thing spreading to other European countries as well. It is likely why the company is desperate to stay grounded.

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