00:00The EU's European Commission finds TikTok to be quote in breach of the Digital Services
00:05Act for its addictive design. These features include the infinite scroll, autoplay, push
00:11notifications, and the quote-unquote highly personalized recommender system powered by
00:15the app's algorithm. The EU's findings, released on February 6, coincide with a landmark US trial
00:21alleging social media apps—specifically Facebook, Instagram, Snap, YouTube, and TikTok—caused
00:27harm to young people due to addictive design features. The EU says TikTok did not adequately
00:32assess how the features could harm the well-being not just of minors but also vulnerable adults.
00:38It adds mitigation measures promoted by the app were also ineffective.
00:42The findings are part of an in-depth investigation into TikTok's compliance with the EU's Digital
00:47Services Act.
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