We've preliminary found that TikTok is in breach of the DSA for its addictive design.
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We've preliminary found that TikTok is in breach of the DSA for its addictive design.
There are important indicators of compulsive use of the app that TikTok has disregarded in its risk assessment.
Key features of the addictive design:
Infinite scrollAutoplayPush notificationsHighly personalised recommender system
We consider that TikTok needs to change the basic design of its service.TikTok can now exercise its right to examine and reply to the finding.
@EUCommission are you on @loops already? It's the fediverse alternative to TikTok!
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@EUCommission @stux, well, when I check, even #Loops have infinite scroll and autoplay
As a free software and decentralized application, still better than TikTok, but done similar issues are there also 
RE: https://mastodon.social/@zewm/116024428066840202
@kubofhromoslav maybe it doesn't.
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Hi there, @grob!
The DSA has been in force since November 2022, and fully applicable since February 2024. Since then we have launched many investigations, made companies comply to our rules, and fined some.
You can find a comprehensive overview of other companies we are supervising here: https://link.europa.eu/ngkJPH@EUCommission @grob "supervision" is ok but how a lot more prison sentences for CEOs, and more fines
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@EUCommission @stux @sunnythesheep, hmm, I tested in the usual #Loops feed and scrolled continuously. Probably there are people much more consuming such stuff than me, so they get to the end
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@EUCommission @stux, well, when I check, even #Loops have infinite scroll and autoplay
As a free software and decentralized application, still better than TikTok, but done similar issues are there also @kubofhromoslav @EUCommission @stux @dansup
Example of "For You" recommendation feed 'running out':
zewm (@zewm@mastodon.social)
Attached: 1 image I’m confused how the #loops for you tab works. I keep getting to a stopping point and today I got the attached picture. I thought for you was an infinite doom scroll? I never used other similar platforms and maybe I’m misunderstanding. Anyone shed light on this?
Mastodon (mastodon.social)
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@kubofhromoslav @EUCommission @stux @dansup
Example of "For You" recommendation feed 'running out':
zewm (@zewm@mastodon.social)
Attached: 1 image I’m confused how the #loops for you tab works. I keep getting to a stopping point and today I got the attached picture. I thought for you was an infinite doom scroll? I never used other similar platforms and maybe I’m misunderstanding. Anyone shed light on this?
Mastodon (mastodon.social)
@rusty__shackleford @kubofhromoslav @EUCommission @stux Interesting, they must have watched a lot, I will work on a fix (I didn't expect people to scroll that far tbh haha)
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We've preliminary found that TikTok is in breach of the DSA for its addictive design.
There are important indicators of compulsive use of the app that TikTok has disregarded in its risk assessment.
Key features of the addictive design:Infinite scrollAutoplayPush notificationsHighly personalised recommender system
We consider that TikTok needs to change the basic design of its service.TikTok can now exercise its right to examine and reply to the finding.
@EUCommission So, it's alive and also working.
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We've preliminary found that TikTok is in breach of the DSA for its addictive design.
There are important indicators of compulsive use of the app that TikTok has disregarded in its risk assessment.
Key features of the addictive design:Infinite scrollAutoplayPush notificationsHighly personalised recommender system
We consider that TikTok needs to change the basic design of its service.TikTok can now exercise its right to examine and reply to the finding.
@EUCommission
Thank you!
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We've preliminary found that TikTok is in breach of the DSA for its addictive design.
There are important indicators of compulsive use of the app that TikTok has disregarded in its risk assessment.
Key features of the addictive design:Infinite scrollAutoplayPush notificationsHighly personalised recommender system
We consider that TikTok needs to change the basic design of its service.TikTok can now exercise its right to examine and reply to the finding.
@EUCommission Maybe you should start searching for addictive design in cigarettes and vapes? You'd be surprised...
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@EUCommission OR join our #FOSS alternative called #Loops!
Vido
A creative community for sharing short videos and connecting with others.
(vido.social)
@stux @EUCommission loops is cool, but
1. No other instances for now
2. Basically just another addictive platform, just decentralized -
@stux @EUCommission loops is cool, but
1. No other instances for now
2. Basically just another addictive platform, just decentralized
