Fri, 06 Feb 2026

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 TikTok told to change 'addictive design' by EU or face massive fines

TikTok says it plans to challenge the "categorically false and entirely meritless" accusations.

* EU tells TikTok to change its "addictive design" or face heavy fines
* Investigation found TikTok breached online safety rules by failing to assess how features like autoplay harm users, including children
* Commission suggests measures for TikTok to take, including implementing screen time breaks and disabling infinite scroll
* Fines of up to 6% of global annual turnover are possible if TikTok does not comply
* EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen says TikTok must change its service in Europe to avoid fines
* Experts say the Commission's findings mark a "seismic shift" in how regulators view social media design and prioritize user wellbeing over profit.
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