Two years after the official opening of the investigation against TikTok (see EUROPE B13353A16), the European Commission delivered its first verdict on Friday 6 February: according to the institution, the Chinese social network’s design is “addictive” and could harm the well-being of its users.
In its preliminary findings, the Commission points the finger at “addictive features” that “could harm the physical and mental wellbeing” of the app’s users, especially minors, who...