EU Targets TikTok and Instagram for Addictive Features Affecting Children
The European Union is intensifying its regulatory efforts against social media platforms, specifically targeting TikTok and Instagram for their 'addictive design' features that are believed to harm children. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the initiative at the European Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Children in Denmark. The EU plans to address features such as endless scrolling, autoplay, and push notifications, which are prevalent on these platforms. The Commission is also developing an age verification app with high privacy standards to be integrated into digital wallets, aiming to enforce age restrictions more effectively. This move is part of a broader strategy to protect children from harmful online content, including videos promoting eating disorders and self-harm. 
