SMRTR TechFeb 8, 2026TechCrunch

EU says TikTok must disable ‘addictive’ features like infinite scroll, fix its recommendation engine

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The European Commission accused TikTok of deliberately designing addictive features like infinite scroll and autoplay that harm users, especially minors, by creating compulsive behaviors. TikTok must now disable these features and redesign its recommendation system or face fines up to 6% of global revenue under EU digital regulations.

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