TikTok Withdraws from Congressional Roundtable Over Child‑Safety Scrutiny

TikTok has pulled out of a House Select Committee on China public roundtable scheduled for this month, citing a desire to avoid broader scrutiny of its child‑safety practices. Chair John Moolenaar reported that the company had previously agreed to bring its chief security officer to answer questions about Chinese government access to American data and the platform’s algorithm. The withdrawal follows negotiations conducted “in good faith.” With TikTok absent, the committee will proceed with the roundtable without the company’s participation, focusing on the remaining agenda items.