Overview
- TikTok's global trust and safety unit will now be led by Adam Presser, following Cormac Keenan's transition to a strategic advisory role.
- CEO Shou Chew announced a $2 billion investment in trust and safety efforts for 2024, highlighting the company's commitment to platform security.
- The leadership overhaul includes the departure of Theo Bertram and Rich Waterworth, senior leaders in Europe, as TikTok faces increased scrutiny in the US and Europe.
- During his tenure, Cormac Keenan introduced several safety features and policies, including default screen time limits for teens and parental control options.
- The changes come after CEO Shou Chew testified before a US Senate subcommittee on youth safety on social media platforms.