EU targets TikTok and Instagram over child-addictive design

The European Union is moving to crack down on TikTok and Instagram over design features that deliberately target children and foster addiction, according to CNBC. Regulators are preparing enforcement action against the platforms' engagement mechanisms.

The initiative focuses on algorithmic recommendation systems and interface design that exploit psychological vulnerabilities in younger users. The action aligns with EU digital regulation efforts under the Digital Services Act. Both platforms face potential fines and mandatory design modifications if found non-compliant.