EU finds TikTok recommendations may breach online safety rules

The European Commission says TikTok repeatedly recommends similar videos, potentially exposing users to harmful streams of content about sadness and body image. The preliminary findings follow a long-running investigation and could lead to a fine, with regulators challenging how the platform’s recommendation system keeps users watching related material.

• The investigation falls under the Digital Services Act, according to The Next Web.

Covered by 6 publishers within 14 hours of the first report.

• The Record: EU accuses TikTok of trapping users in harmful ‘rabbit holes’
• Latest 9:00 AM ET The Verge: TikTok’s For You page needs to change, says the EU

Reporting6

REC The Record EU accuses TikTok of trapping users in harmful ‘rabbit holes’ 7:00 PM

BL Bloomberg EU Escalates TikTok Probe Over Algorithmic ‘Rabbit Holes’ · Gian Volpicelli 6:00 AM

ET The Economic Times EU charges TikTok over harmful algorithmic 'rabbit hole' effects 7:55 AM

G The Guardian EU charges TikTok with failing to protect users’ mental health · Jennifer Rankin in Brussels 8:49 AM

TNW The Next Web TikTok faces EU fine over “For You” feed ‘rabbit hole’ effect · Ana-Maria Stanciuc 8:53 AM

VG The Verge TikTok’s For You page needs to change, says the EU · Emma Roth 9:00 AM

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