EU accuses TikTok of 'addictive design' and seeks changes to protect users
LONDON (AP) — The European Union on Friday accused TikTok of breaching the bloc's digital rules with “addictive design” features including autoplay and infinite scroll, in preliminary charges that strike at the heart of the popular video sharing app's operating model. EU regulators said their investigation found that TikTok hasn't done enough to assess how its features could harm the physical and mental health of users, including children and “vulnerable adults. ”The European said it...
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