EU Regulators Warn TikTok Over Addictive Design, Potential DSA Breach
BRUSSELS - European Union regulators announced that TikTok's design may violate the Digital Services Act (DSA), potentially leading to significant fines and required changes to the app. Preliminary findings from an ongoing investigation suggest the social media platform has not adequately addressed the risks associated with its addictive features, according to The Verge.
The European Commission issued the warning on Friday, marking a significant test of the DSA, which mandates large online platforms to identify and mitigate systemic risks linked to their products, as reported by Ars Technica. Regulators are concerned that TikTok's endlessly scrolling feeds could harm users' physical and mental well-being, particularly children and other vulnerable groups.
"EU regulators have declared that TikToks addictive design may put it in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA)," The Verge reported. If the findings are confirmed, TikTok could face a major fine and be required to change its design.
This investigation is part of a broader effort by the EU to rein in the social effects of large online platforms. The Commission's concerns center on whether TikTok has sufficiently assessed and mitigated the risks posed by its design, which some believe is intentionally addictive.
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