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February 7, 2026
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TikTok told to change ‘addictive design’ by EU or face massive fines

TikTok told to change ‘addictive design’ by EU or face massive fines

FEB 7 - The EU has told TikTok it must change its "addictive design" or face heavy fines, after it found the video sharing platform had breached its Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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The European Union has ordered TikTok to modify its "addictive design" or face substantial financial penalties after an investigation found the platform breached online safety regulations.

  • TikTok could face fines up to 6% of its total global annual turnover, potentially in the tens of billions.
  • The European Commission initiated the investigation in February 2024.
  • EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen stated TikTok must "change the design of their service in Europe" to avoid fines, suggesting measures like "screen time breaks" and disabling "infinite scroll."

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