EU accuses TikTok of designing algorithm that creates ‘rabbit holes’

The European Commission has accused TikTok of breaching online platform regulations by creating algorithms that lead users into addictive content loops. This marks the first instance where the Commission has scrutinized a social media platform's recommendation systems under the Digital Services Act, which allows for fines of up to 6% of a company's global annual revenue. An anonymous official stated that this is a significant step in addressing engagement-driven recommendation models.