TikTok under EU scrutiny: the 'rabbit hole' algorithm violates content rules
from GoYou Flash Briefing (EN)
The European Commission accuses TikTok of violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) due to the potentially harmful effects of its recommendation algorithm. The personalized system of the For You Page could expose users to harmful content, such as that related to sadness, isolation, or body image, with negative impacts on mental health, especially for vulnerable adults and minors. The platform is called upon to review the design of the For You Page, reduce the use of viewing time as a recommendation indicator, and improve user controls.
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