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

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🗓️ 25 April 2023

⏱️ 40 minutes

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TikTok CEO Shou Chew dives into how the trend-setting video app and cultural phenomenon works — from what distinguishes its algorithm and drives virality to the challenges of content moderation and digital addiction. In a wide-ranging conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, he tells stories about the TikTok creators he loves and digs into thorny issues like data privacy and government manipulation — as well as speaking personally about his commitment to inspiring creativity and building community.

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0:00.0	Ted Audio Collective
0:11.0	I'm Elise Hugh, you're listening to Ted Talk's Daily.
0:13.8	TikTok is one of the biggest social media platforms in the world,
0:17.9	adored by its creators,
0:19.7	maligned by those who fear it is feeling addiction,
0:23.0	geopolitical tensions.
0:24.9	The CEO of the company is so true,
0:27.5	and he joined head of Ted Chris Anderson, Ted 2023,
0:31.7	for a wide-ranging conversation
0:33.9	about the TikTok algorithm, data security,
0:36.6	collaboration with AI,
0:38.5	and a whole lot in between after the break.
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