Following an investigation, the EU has warned TikTok to modify its "addictive design," including features like autoplay and infinite scroll, to better protect users, particularly children, or face potential fines of up to 6% of its global annual turnover. TikTok disputes the EU's preliminary findings, which claim the platform failed to adequately assess and mitigate risks to user wellbeing, and plans to challenge them, though the EU insists platforms are responsible for their impact on users and must comply with online safety regulations.
Following an investigation, the EU has warned TikTok to modify its "addictive design," including features like autoplay and infinite scroll, to better protect users, particularly children, or face potential fines of up to 6% of its global annual turnover. TikTok disputes the EU's preliminary findings, which claim the platform failed to adequately assess and mitigate risks to user wellbeing, and plans to challenge them, though the EU insists platforms are responsible for their impact on users and must comply with online safety regulations.