EU preliminarily finds TikTok's 'For You' algorithm breaches DSA over mental-health risks

The European Commission has issued preliminary findings that TikTok's recommendation algorithm violates the Digital Services Act by potentially trapping minors and vulnerable users in harmful content loops. This marks the first DSA enforcement action targeting algorithmic design rather than content moderation, setting a regulatory precedent for recommender systems. The final decision and potential fines remain pending, but the move signals heightened EU scrutiny of platform design choices.

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