EU charges TikTok over algorithm harms to users' mental health
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The European Commission has issued a preliminary ruling charging TikTok with failing to protect users' mental health through its recommendation algorithm. The regulator says the feed can lead young and vulnerable users down rabbit holes they cannot easily escape, with risks to eating disorders and anxiety. The article is a preliminary finding and no final decision, penalty or technical remediation requirement is reported.
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