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EU Demands TikTok Disable Addictive Features and Reform Recommendation Engine
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Why It Matters
This action highlights the EU's escalating efforts to regulate major tech platforms, setting a potential precedent for how social media companies design and operate their services globally to prioritize user well-being over engagement.
Key Intelligence
- ■The European Union has instructed TikTok to disable features considered 'addictive', such as infinite scroll.
- ■TikTok is also mandated to fix its recommendation engine to comply with EU regulations.
- ■These demands are part of ongoing regulatory scrutiny under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
- ■The aim is to protect users, particularly minors, from the harmful effects of excessive screen time and manipulative algorithms.