EU accuses TikTok of trapping users in harmful ‘rabbit holes’

The European Commission has accused TikTok of failing to prevent its algorithm from promoting harmful content. Specifically, the commission claims the algorithm draws users into content related to sadness, self-harm, and body image. This accusation suggests that TikTok's recommendation system may be contributing to the creation of harmful online environments. The commission's criticism focuses on the platform's inability to prevent users from being directed into these negative content loops. TikTok's algorithm is at the center of the commission's concerns. The accusation highlights potential issues with the platform's content moderation and user protection measures.