EU deems TikTok design addictive, orders change.

EU authorities have accused TikTok of breaching online content regulations by promoting addictive features that harm minors, such as infinite scroll and autoplay. The European Commission has warned TikTok to change its design to protect young users, threatening potential fines of up to 6% of ByteDance’s global turnover. TikTok has vehemently denied the allegations, calling them baseless and meritless. The investigation, initiated in 2024, highlights concerns regarding the app’s impact on children’s mental health and well-being, with findings showing excessive use among minors.

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