The EU says that TikTok's "addictive design" is illegal under the DSA, citing the app's infinite scroll and recommendation algorithm, in preliminary findings (Adam Satariano/New York Times)
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The European Commission has determined that TikTok’s “addictive design,” including its infinite-scroll feed and personalized recommendation engine, violates the Digital Services Act and must be altered or disabled. Regulators say the features foster compulsive use, particularly harming children’s physical and mental wellbeing, and warn that non-compliance could lead to fines.
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How it was reported
- TechMeme·The EU says that TikTok's "addictive design" is illegal under the DSA, citing the app's infinite scroll and recommendation algorithm, in preliminary findings (Adam Satariano/New York Times)
The EU claims TikTok's design is illegal under the DSA. Regulators cite the app's infinite scroll and recommendation algorithm as causing "compulsive" behavior. This affects children in particular.
- Hacker News·TikTok's 'Addictive Design' Found to Be Illegal in Europe
TikTok's design is found to be illegal in Europe due to its addictive nature. The platform's features are deemed to manipulate user behavior. European laws prohibit such designs.
- The Verge·TikTok’s infinite scroll is too addictive, say EU regulators
EU regulators say TikTok's design is addictive. They criticize its infinite scroll and personalized recommender system. TikTok may face a fine and design changes to comply with the Digital Services Act.
- Engadget·EU says TikTok uses 'addictive design' and must change
The EU claims TikTok uses "addictive design" and must make changes to address harmful user experiences.
- Ars Technica·EU says TikTok needs to drop "addictive design"
The EU warns TikTok that its endlessly scrolling feeds may breach Europe's content rules. Regulators claim the platform failed to mitigate risks posed by addictive design features. This affects users' physical and mental wellbeing, particularly children.
- TechCrunch·EU says TikTok must disable ‘addictive’ features like infinite scroll, fix its recommendation engine
The European Commission accuses TikTok of designing addictive features. TikTok must disable features like infinite scroll and fix its recommendation engine. The commission targets features including autoplay and push notifications.
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