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TikTok under investigation for failing to protect minors and using algorithms that promote addiction
Tuesday February 20, 2024. 09:17 AM , from BetaNews
The latest online service to find itself facing scrutiny from the European Commission is TikTok. The Chinese-owned, video-based social media platform faces a probe from the Commission after an initial investigation into whether the company had breached the Digital Services Act (DSA). Particular areas interest are TikTok's use of algorithms to surface content, with investigators worried about whether they create a 'rabbit hole effect' and encourage addictive behavior. TikTok also faces criticisms for various failures to protect younger users, but there are concerns about the overall transparency of the platform, but especially in relation to advertising. See also: The European… [Continue Reading]
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