TikTok told to change 'addictive design' by EU or face massive fines

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EU mandates design overhaul

The European Commission on Friday accused TikTok of purposefully designing its app to be “addictive,” calling out features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, and push notifications, as well as its recommendation engine.

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The EU Wants to Label 'Addictive Design' a Systemic Risk Under the DSA

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EU Commission Urges TikTok’s to Change its “Addictive Design”

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EU says TikTok needs to drop "addictive design"

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EU says TikTok uses 'addictive design' and must change

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EU tells TikTok to change 'addictive' design

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TikTok's 'Addictive Design' Found to Be Illegal in Europe

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TikTok could be forced to change app’s ‘addictive design’ by European Commission

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EU accuses TikTok of 'addictive design' and seeks changes to protect users

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EU tells TikTok to change its addictive design

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Heavy fines and legal threats

TikTok Ordered to Change Algorithm Over 'Addictive Design,' or Face a Hefty Fine

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EU threatens TikTok with massive fine over addictive design features

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EU Says TikTok’s ‘Addictive Design’ Likely Violates the Law, Will Need to Change

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EU Finds TikTok's Infinite Scroll and Algorithm Violate Digital Safety Law

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EU says TikTok faces large fine over "addictive design"

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TikTok told to change 'addictive design' by EU or face massive fines

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Infinite scroll and algorithm issues

EU says TikTok must disable ‘addictive’ features like infinite scroll, fix its recommendation engine

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TikTok’s infinite scroll is too addictive, say EU regulators

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Risks to minors and user wellbeing

Europe Accuses TikTok of 'Addictive Design' and Pushes for Change

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Europe Accuses TikTok of ‘Addictive Design’ and Pushes for Change

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EU warns TikTok over addictive feeds and risks to children

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The European Commission has preliminarily found TikTok in breach of the Digital Services Act over its addictive design. TikTok says it will challenge the findings, but it’s a massive test for the Digital Services Act, with potential implications for all p

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The EU is coming for TiKTok therecord.media/eu-threatens...

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The European Commission on Friday accused TikTok of purposefully designing its app for being "addictive," calling out features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and its recommendation engine.

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