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EU targets addictive design on TikTok and Instagram to shield kids

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EU targets addictive design on TikTok and Instagram to shield kids
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The European Commission plans to regulate 'addictive design' features on TikTok and Instagram—such as endless scrolling, autoplay, and push notifications—and push for stronger age-verification tools to keep minors off the platforms. A legal proposal could be ready by summer after expert-panel input, reflecting a global push to protect children from online harms.

Topics:worldtechnology#addictive-design#child-safety#eu-regulation#instagram#note-extra#technology#tiktok
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  1. EU to crack down on TikTok, Instagram's ‘addictive design’ targeting kids on social media  CNBC
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  3. EU may ban social media for children this summer, says von der Leyen  Euronews.com
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