Sho-Zi Chu

In this discussion, Sho-Zi Chu, the CEO of TikTok, navigates the stormy waters of U.S. legislation requiring ByteDance to sell the app or face a ban by January 2025. He sheds light on TikTok's legal strategies to challenge the government and the uncertainty looming over the company's future. The conversation highlights declining user retention and dissatisfaction, the rivalry with Meta, and the shifting political landscape that influences TikTok's fate. Chu also touches on the rallying support from users and the interest of billionaires in acquiring the platform.