Commission preliminarily finds TikTok’s ‘For You’ feed in breach of Digital Services Act for harmful ‘rabbit holes’ effect

The European Commission has preliminarily found TikTok in breach of the Digital Services Act regarding the recommender system of its 'For You' feed. Regulators noted that the endless stream of personalized videos can trap vulnerable adults and minors in harmful rabbit holes concerning mental health and body image. These preliminary findings focus on risk assessment and mitigation measures under the regulation. Open article →