TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi asks NTU PhD graduates to ‘seek out the unknown’ in changing world

TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi urged graduating PhD students at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University to embrace uncertainty and apply their research skills to solve real-world problems in the AI era. Reflecting on his journey from Singapore classrooms to leading a global technology company, Chew encouraged graduates to “seek out the unknown”, emphasising that innovation comes from tackling complex challenges. He also highlighted the importance of community and lifelong networks in sustaining personal and professional growth.