The EU alleges TikTok’s addictive features harm minors and demands redesign or face massive fines.

The European Union has accused TikTok of violating its Digital Services Act by using addictive design features—such as infinite scroll, autoplay, and personalized algorithms—that promote compulsive use, especially among minors. EU regulators claim these elements harm mental and physical well-being and that TikTok’s existing screen time and parental controls are ineffective. The Commission has ordered TikTok to redesign its platform or face fines up to 6% of its global revenue. TikTok denies the allegations, calling them false and vowing to challenge them legally. The case is part of a broader EU effort to hold tech platforms accountable for user well-being, with similar scrutiny on Meta, YouTube, and others.