Technology · 7 February 2026
European Union rules TikTok design harms minors.
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On February 6, 2026, the European Commission ruled TikTok's "addictive design" breaches the Digital Services Act. Regulators claim the app traps users in "autopilot mode" via infinite scrolling, specifically harming minors. The Commission demands changes like disabling infinite scroll and enforcing screen time breaks. Non-compliance risks fines hitting 6 percent of global annual revenue. TikTok spokesperson Paolo Ganino slammed the findings as "categorically false," vowing to challenge the preliminary ruling.
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