LONDON -- The European Union on Friday accused TikTok of breaching the bloc's digital rules with “addictive design” features including autoplay and infinite scroll, in preliminary charges that strike at the heart of the popular video sharing app's operating model.EU regulators said their investigation found that TikTok hasn't done enough to assess how its features could harm the physical and mental health of users, including children and “vulnerable adults.” TikTok denied the accusations.The preliminary findings from Brussels are the latest example of pressure that TikTok and other social media platforms are facing over youth addiction.
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