EU tells TikTok to fix ‘harmful’ For You feed, threatens fines
Summary
The European Commission issued preliminary findings that TikTok’s For You feed may violate the EU’s Digital Services Act by repeatedly recommending similar content and exposing users to harmful material. It has ordered TikTok to address the concerns and could impose fines of up to 6 percent if the company does not comply; TikTok disputes the findings and can respond before a final decision.Key Facts
- The Commission said TikTok’s recommendations can lead users into hard-to-exit “rabbit holes” of similar videos.
- The EU cited repeated exposure to content about sadness, isolation and body image as a potential risk, including for minors.
- Regulators said TikTok had made some changes but had not done enough to reduce the risks.
- TikTok called the findings fundamentally inaccurate and said it gives users control over their content experience.
- The EU said fines could reach up to 6 percent unless TikTok resolves the issue.
- TikTok will have an opportunity to respond before the Commission makes a final decision.
- The Commission’s earlier February findings focused on potentially harmful features such as notifications; Friday’s findings focus on the recommendation algorithm.
- In July, the EU also accused TikTok of exposing children to risks including cyberbullying and predatory behavior.
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