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TikTok cancels congressional meeting over child safety concerns, says committee chair
Key points
- TikTok canceled a meeting with the House Select Committee on China.
- Chairman Moolenaar stated TikTok feared child safety questions.
- The meeting was intended to address data security and algorithms.
- Cancellation occurred after Meta's child safety settlement.
Meeting Cancellation Announced
TikTok canceled its participation in a public roundtable with the House Select Committee on China, as announced by Committee Chair John Moolenaar (R-MI). The meeting was initially arranged to discuss Chinese government access to American user data and TikTok's algorithm.
Reason for Withdrawal
According to Moolenaar, TikTok withdrew because it wanted to avoid broader scrutiny of its child safety practices. This decision reportedly came one day after Meta reached a settlement with state attorneys general regarding child safety issues, with Meta calling on TikTok and YouTube to follow suit.
Committee's Response
Moolenaar stated that the committee would attempt to reschedule the meeting. He emphasized the committee's commitment to ensuring TikTok executives publicly address questions regarding its operations and safeguards, consistent with the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.
Background on Legislation
The Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act previously led to a brief ban of TikTok in the US. Although a deal was made in January to create a new entity for TikTok's US service, lawmakers on the Select Committee maintained lingering concerns about the platform's operations.
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TikTok withdrew from a scheduled public roundtable with the House Select Committee on China, according to Chairman John Moolenaar. The company reportedly cited concerns about being questioned on child safety practices, despite the meeting's original focus on data security and algorithms.