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EU threatens to suspend TikTok Lite’s money-for-views program over addiction fears

The EU initiated an investigation into TikTok's Lite app on Mon, Apr 22, citing concerns over an addictive feature rewarding users, with potential suspension.
TikTok Lite's debut in France and Spain in March enabled users over 18 to earn rewards through a points system.
The European Commission expressed worry over potential mental health risks, particularly for minors, with TikTok failing to provide a risk assessment by the deadline.

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The Guardian

EU threatens to ban TikTok Lite over reward-to-watch feature

App could be suspended unless child safety concerns addressed, in first use of sweeping new digital powersThe EU has said it will ban a new service launched by TikTok in Europe that it believes could be “as addictive as cigarettes” unless the company offers “compelling” fresh evidence that children are safeguarded.If the ban goes ahead, it would be the first time the EU has used sweeping new powers to impose sanctions on social media companies s…

11 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

EU Threatens To Suspend "Addictive" Feature Of TikTok Lite App

The EU on Monday launched a probe into TikTok's spinoff Lite app and threatened to suspend an "addictive" feature on it that rewards users for watching and liking videos, amid child-safety concerns.

11 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

The EU ratchets up pressure on TikTok's new rewards app over risks to kids, warns of suspension

The European Union is demanding TikTok provide more information about a new app that pays users to watch videos and warned that it could order the video sharing platform to

11 days ago·United States

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abc News

The EU ratchets up pressure on TikTok's new rewards app over risks to kids, warns of suspension

The European Union is demanding TikTok provide more information about a new app that pays users to watch videos and warned that it could order the video sharing platform to suspend addictive features that pose a risk to kids

11 days ago·United States

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KRDO

The EU ratchets up pressure on TikTok's new rewards app over risks to kids, warns of suspension

By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — The European Union is demanding TikTok provide more information about a new app that pays users to watch videos and warned that it could order the video sharing platform to suspend addictive features that pose a risk to kids. The 27-nation EU’s executive Commission said it was opening formal proceedings to determine whether TikTok breached the bloc’s new digital rules when it rolled out its TikTok …

11 days ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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