TikTok CEO Shou Chew is vowing to fight the "unconstitutional" legislation passed by the U.S. Congress that could lead to a ban on the popular social media app.
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00:00The CEO of TikTok has vowed to challenge new U.S. legislation he says is designed to ban
00:07the social media app.
00:10Rest assured, we aren't going anywhere. We are confident and we will keep fighting for
00:14your rights in the courts. The facts and the constitution are on our side and we expect
00:20to prevail again.
00:23Speaking to the platform, Shou Chu assured the app's 170 million U.S. users that the
00:29company will continue operating, encouraging them to showcase how the platform has improved
00:36their lives. He also says the company has invested billions of dollars to safeguard
00:41data and prevent outside manipulation.
00:44Chu's comments come one day after U.S. President Joe Biden signed a law that would ban the
00:50Chinese-owned app unless it is sold within a year.