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News · 12 May 2026

EU stopping TikTok, Instagram 'addictive' features for kids

EU stopping TikTok, Instagram 'addictive' features for kids

Children's online safety is set to improve as the EU targets "addictive design" features on social media platforms. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated the region will act later this year, specifically against TikTok and Meta. This includes features like endless scrolling and push notifications, and failure to enforce a minimum age of 13.

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