EU says TikTok must disable ‘addictive’ features like infinite scroll, fix its recommendation engine
TechCrunch • 2/6/2026
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- 2026-02-06EU says TikTok must disable ‘addictive’ features like infinite scroll, fix its recommendation engine (current)
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Deutsche Welle • 1 week ago
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BBC • 1 week ago
EU says TikTok uses 'addictive design' and must change
Engadget • 1 week ago
EU accuses TikTok of ‘addictive design’ that harms children, seeks changes to protect users
AP News • 1 week ago
TikTok’s infinite scroll is too addictive, say EU regulators
The Verge • 1 week ago
EU accuses TikTok of 'addictive design,' seeks changes to protect users
The Hindu • 1 week ago
EU tells TikTok to change its 'addictive' design or risk heavy fines
France24 • 1 week ago
TikTok charged with breaching EU rules over app's addictive features
Reuters • 1 week ago
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