TikTok has canceled its participation in a congressional committee's public roundtable scheduled for this month, according to the chair of the committee. Chair John Moolenaar (R-MI) stated that the company backed out due to concerns about being questioned on its child safety practices. Moolenaar indicated that there had been negotiations to bring TikTok's chief security officer before the House Select Committee on China to address issues related to Chinese government access to Americans' data and the TikTok algorithm. However, he noted that TikTok reversed its decision, citing a desire to avoid broader scrutiny of its child safety practices.
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TikTok cancels meeting with congressional committee regarding child safety questions
TikTok has canceled a scheduled meeting with the House Select Committee on China, as stated by committee chair John Moolenaar. The company expressed concerns about being questioned on its child safety practices, reversing an earlier commitment to attend.
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