"EU Launches Investigation into TikTok for Potential Breaches of Digital Regulations"
The European Commission has launched an investigation into TikTok over concerns that its "addictive design" may expose young users to harmful content, potentially violating the Digital Services Act. This move follows a previous fine imposed on TikTok for weak safeguards protecting children's personal information. Regulators are particularly focused on the platform's algorithmic systems and their potential to stimulate behavioral addictions or create "rabbit hole effects." Margrethe Vestager, the European Commission's executive vice president overseeing digital policy, emphasized the importance of considering the risks posed to users and urged TikTok to carefully assess the services they offer.
