The European Commission has found that TikTok’s design features, including infinite scroll and autoplay, breach the EU’s Digital Services Act by encouraging compulsive use and failing to protect users’ wellbeing. Regulators say these “addictive” elements can push users especially children and teenagers into what they described as “autopilot” behaviour. The Commission’s preliminary findings conclude that TikTok hasn’t adequately assessed or mitigated the risks posed by these features. TikTok now faces possible enforcement actions and must respond before any final ruling or potential fines under EU law.
Date: February 6, 2026. Source: euronews.com