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TikTok's CEO on its future -- and what makes its algorithm different | Shou Chew | TED Tech

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With over 830 million users, the Chinese founded social media app has seen outstanding success around the world. But lately, it's also seen some controversy right here in the United States. In 2020, President Trump moved to ban TikTok from the US, citing concerns around national security and data privacy. And now, the future of TikTok in the US seems uncertain. At this year's Ted Conference, Show Chu spoke with head of Ted, Chris Anderson, about building his wildly successful social media app. He discussed how one single platform can connect the world to discover new thoughts, ideas, and perspectives.

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