TikTok CEO Shou Chew on Its Future — and What Makes Its Algorithm Different | Live at TED2023

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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[ohRyo]

This is a really, really, good talk. I'm really impressed with how Chris Anderson able to ask the right questions, direct the talk, while still having a genuine conversation at the same time. Thanks for this TED!

[knight.xander]

Intrigued by TikTok’s focus on content over connections. I’ve been using boost app social to enhance my TikTok posts, and it’s working wonders for engagement. It's like what Shou Chew said about creativity. Awesome vid, btw!

[toystoryscarymovie-forkids]

Anderson was asking only gotcha questions! Shou Chew was brilliant at addressing those gotcha questions with wisdom

[drecruz]

Love tiktok or not, gotta give it to the CEO for handling Congress with such patience, professionalism and grace.

[maximilianschwenck]

He seems like a great CEO. Thanks for this amazing talk. So inspirational.

[zehramuskan]

I am impressed by how Patient, calm and composed he was in front of senators Amazingggg

[kongnic]

this person is really in the most important position for this important app, and he is able to make it greater.

[jinghao]

Mr Show showed vey clear point and answered all of challenge questions. His logic is very straightforward and structured.

[Manselus-mnmn]

I think investors should always put their cash to work, especially In 2024, we'll start to see more market diversification. I'm hoping to invest about $350k of my savings in stocks against next year. Hope to make millions in 2024

[Stellar.]

WOO. He is so talented and intelligent. Truly born to be a Good Leader.

[Melanie-wwyk]

As a TikTok user for a while now, everything he said about them inserting tool to get people off the app and in line with guidelines is true. I’ve gotten several “are you still on here?” videos telling me to get off after a binge. They also put in warnings for potentially inaccurate or biased videos. Hearing about the parental controls is reassuring as well. CEO is well spoken, rational, very smart, and seems to understand that keeping the platform healthy (in all ways) for its users is the best way towards continued growth. Also, there’s only so much they can do when it comes to some of the issues with kids: parents have to have some responsibility as well. Great talk. I just gained more respect for TikTok.

[englishwithshahroz]

so Impressive and He is really influential person in the world who has marvelous mindset. thumbs up.

[hellonomasonto]

This is so, so good! This is an excellent example of a CEO. He's articulate, straight to the point, clear, and knows his company thoroughly in and out

[leawang]

Mr Chew finally gets to express himself here in less than 30 minutes, compared to being cut every minute at the congress hearing. The host is such a good interviewer, he gets to poke at all the sensitive topics without being offensive and accusative. Finally, I'm amazed at how much additional effort and money TikTok was pushed to spend, in order to calm down concerns from all directions (psychological & political in particular). As honest efforts always pay off, I indeed believe in a future of longitivity for Tiktok.

[mariog.]

he really is a really likable CEO, not avoiding questions, and explaining everything with simple examples.

[thanhtuannguyen]

Im not using tiktok, but actually, i'm thinking of bussiness on tiktok rightnow ! Good talk from Mr. Shou Chew

[BlueMoonStudios]

Shou Chew is the man. He’s so good at dealing with people who are just salivating for a “gotcha”

[Kenono]

He is really a sincere, honest, responsible and royal person, employee and CEO. 👍👍

[garogaryvoskorian]

We started exploring the space, but now we're fighting which country will lead the best social media app with it's algorithm and shifted all our focus to that part

[rogersilveira]

Chew impressed me a lot. He's a guy to be studied in courses related to Rhetoric. He's so well spoken and eloquent. Right now this guy is super hot in the market. He could basically choose where he wants to work, put his résumé to an auction and see what companies, governments or any kind of industry that needs a public relations officer and see who offers him more money.