Summary
The European Union (EU) has asked TikTok to change certain features of its platform that they believe encourage excessive use or risk facing significant fines. The call comes after an EU investigation found TikTok might not be protecting users, including children, from potential harm caused by features like autoplay. TikTok disputes these findings and plans to challenge them.
Key Facts
- The EU has instructed TikTok to change features it considers "addictive."
- This follows an investigation by the EU's European Commission that started in February 2024.
- The Commission's preliminary findings suggest TikTok hasn't properly addressed potential risks of features like autoplay.
- TikTok could face fines up to 6% of its global revenue if it doesn't comply.
- TikTok has been asked to consider changes like adding screen time breaks and altering algorithms to lessen personalized content influence.
- TikTok has expressed disagreement with the EU's findings and plans to respond.
- The EU's actions stem from the Digital Services Act, aiming to protect users online.
