EU Charges TikTok Over Addictive Design, Warns Of Fines Up to 6% Of Global Turnover

• The European Commission has charged TikTok with breaching EU online content rules due to its addictive design features.
• Concerns focus on features like infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and personalized recommendations, which encourage prolonged use.
• The regulator stated TikTok failed to assess risks to users' physical and mental well-being, especially children and vulnerable adults.
• TikTok may be forced to change its design in Europe or face fines up to 6% of ByteDance's global annual turnover.
• TikTok has strongly rejected the allegations, calling them "categorically false" and plans to challenge the charges.