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The Guardian — Technology · November 6, 2026 · On the brief until November 20, 2026

EU charges TikTok with failing to protect users’ mental health

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Recommending repetitive content loops to keep users engaged

The European Commission charged TikTok under the Digital Services Act for algorithms that trap users in loops tied to anxiety and eating disorders. Regulators targeted the platform's engagement-based business model and the cumulative harm of lawful videos. This shifts regulatory focus toward app architecture and algorithmic recommendations.

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The central tension is whether public policy should penalize platforms for the cumulative psychological impact of individually legal posts.

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