EU Says TikTok Must Disable ‘Addictive’ Features Like Infinite Scroll, Fix Its Recommendation Engine
TikTok EU regulators demand removal of infinite scroll and compulsive design features under Digital Services Act scrutiny.
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EU Says TikTok Must Disable ‘Addictive’ Features Like Infinite Scroll, Fix Its Recommendation Engine
TikTok Faces Landmark EU Order to Disable Addictive Features Immediately European regulators have issued a stunning preliminary ruling demanding TikTok dismantle core features designed to maximize user engagement—including infinite scroll, autoplay, and its algorithmic recommendation engine. The European Commission alleges the platform deliberately engineered compulsive usage patterns that harm minors and vulnerable adults, violating the bloc's strict Digital Services Act. TikTok must now redesign its interface to include mandatory screen-time breaks and eliminate design elements that trigger "autopilot mode" scrolling behavior. The company has categorically denied the allegations and pledged to challenge the findings through all available legal channels. Credit: Chukrut Budrul/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty Images What the Digital Services Act Investigation Uncovered The European Commission's enforcement team spent months analyzing TikTok's internal design decision…
