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EU Charges TikTok Over Algorithm Risks

EU regulators charged TikTok with breaching online content rules over its recommendation algorithm. ByteDance faces potential heavy fines unless it resolves the issues.

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EU regulators charged TikTok with breaching online content rules on Friday, warning its recommender system creates harmful rabbit hole effects. TikTok's parent company, which is based in China, faces a potential fine of up to 6% of its global annual turnover. The action highlights mounting regulatory pressure on social media algorithms over youth mental health concerns.