Why TikTok’s Design Is Under Global Scrutiny

[mendez]

EU regulators say TikTok’s safety tools don’t go far enough.

According to the European Commission, features like screen-time limits and parental controls are too easy to dismiss and place too much responsibility on parents, while the app’s core design continues to encourage endless scrolling.

The case highlights a broader global crackdown on social media addiction. Countries including Australia, the U.K., Spain, and several EU nations are moving toward stricter age limits and verification laws.
If the EU confirms violations, TikTok could face fines of up to 6% of its global annual revenue — raising the stakes well beyond Europe.

[bonk]

fines up to 6% of global revenue? that would sting. might finally force a design rethink