EU: TikTok endangers mental health - penalties loom

The EU Commission has officially accused TikTok of failing to address addiction-promoting mechanisms, particularly affecting vulnerable users. The platform's algorithm is said to exacerbate mental health issues, including eating disorders and anxiety. TikTok has been instructed to modify its algorithm to enhance user protection, especially for minors, or face significant fines. The Commission has previously urged changes, but TikTok's responses have been deemed insufficient. The EU aims to improve youth protection through the upcoming Digital Fairness Act, targeting misleading advertising and manipulative app designs.