The European Union has ordered TikTok to modify its "addictive design" or face significant fines, following an investigation that revealed potential breaches of online safety regulations. The probe, initiated in February 2024 by the European Commission, found that the video-sharing platform failed to adequately assess how features like autoplay could harm users, including children, and did not implement sufficient measures to mitigate these risks, according to BBC reports.
The Commission's preliminary findings highlighted concerns about TikTok's design, suggesting it could negatively affect user well-being. A TikTok spokesperson, however, refuted the findings, calling them a "categorically false and entirely meritless depiction of our platform" and indicating plans to challenge the decision, as reported by the BBC.
In other news, the boss of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, Sam Altman, faced criticism for his online response to a rival chatbot firm's Super Bowl advertisements. Altman launched a lengthy attack on Anthropic, accusing the company of being "dishonest" and "deceptive" in a 420-word post on X, according to BBC. Social media users responded by criticizing Altman, with some comparing his post to a "toddler throwing a tantrum."
Meanwhile, the award-winning fantasy game series Baldur's Gate is being adapted into a TV series. Craig Mazin, known for his work on HBO's "The Last of Us," will lead the project. However, the game's developers, Larian Studios, will not be directly involved in the production, according to BBC.
In the realm of sports, with the Super Bowl approaching, former NFL stars are emphasizing the importance of responsible gambling. Rob Gronkowski, partnering with FanDuel for their "Last Call for Football" campaign, is urging bettors to be cautious with their wagers, as reported by Fox News. FanDuel is offering odds boosts leading up to the Super Bowl, which is one of the biggest gambling days of the year.
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