Europe gives TikTok 24 hours to explain 'addictive and toxic' new app

Re:Europe gives TikTok 24 hours to explain 'addictive and to... by afavour on Thursday April 18, 2024 @07:50AM (#40075195)

I’m pretty sure the EU has established time and time again that creating toxic and addictive experiences isn’t OK when Facebook do it, either.

There is plenty to criticise in the hysterical response we’ve seen particularly in US government to the mere existence of TikTok. But IMO the EU has been pretty consistent about this stuff, grouping everyone together as “the West” isn’t that helpful.

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Re:Europe gives TikTok 24 hours to explain 'addictive and to... by password54321 on Thursday April 18, 2024 @09:58AM (#40076322)

I will admit I don't follow the regulations that the EU applies but most of social media has become worse for me as an EU citizen where the recommendation algorithm has become more aggressive and now with lots of little rewards like the "achievements" on Twitch to make you feel like you accomplished something just for consuming. I feel like I'm the mice in a Skinner Box, so whatever "regulation" they have in place doesn't seem to be working.

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