TikTok agrees to withdraw rewards feature after EU raised concerns about potential online addiction
- The European Commission accepted commitments from TikTok to withdraw its rewards feature from the EU, closing a Digital Services Act investigation.
- The Commission expressed concerns that the rewards design might harm young users' mental health by promoting addictive behavior.
- TikTok's decision marks a significant regulatory step regarding user safety in Europe.
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TikTok agrees to withdraw rewards feature amid mounting addiction concerns
TikTok has agreed to withdraw a rewards feature that raised concerns about its potential to encourage excessive screen time, particularly among children, the European Union’s executive commission said.
TikTok agrees to withdraw rewards feature after EU raised concerns about potential online addiction
Officials from the European Union’s executive commission said Monday that TikTok has agreed to end a rewards feature that raised concerns about encouraging excessive screen time and its effects on...
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