European Union regulators released preliminary findings that TikTok's constant flow of content puts users' brains into "autopilot mode." The social network has strongly rejected the accusations.

cross-posted from: https://mander.xyz/post/47006290

TikTok’s “addictive design” is in breach of European Union law, according to preliminary findings published by the European Commission on Friday.

It said addictive features included infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications and TikTok’s own “highly personalized” content recommendation system.

The European Commission also alleged TikTok failed in adequately assessing “how these addictive features could harm the physical and mental wellbeing of its users, including minors and vulnerable adults.”

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  • Motocolpittz@piefed.caEnglish
    91·
    15 days ago

    I watched my ex who was struggling with depression fall into a 3 hour tik tok/reel binge every night. She was like a zombie. I try to avoid this style of media. It seems to be to be designs to grab and hold your attention. Scary shit.

      • Motocolpittz@piefed.caEnglish
        0·
        14 days ago

        I love YouTube and follow some great channels. When I open the app it opens right up to a reel. I need to figure out how to turn that off.

        • photonic_sorcerer@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
          3·
          14 days ago

          Use alternative mobile clients and desktop Frontends like pipepipe and freetube. They let you watch what you actually want to watch without distractions.