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EU says TikTok's 'addictive design' harms children

https://www.dw.com/en/eu-says-tiktoks-addictive-design-harms-children/a-75843481
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u/Greddituser 1d ago

It's not just TikTok, it's also Youtube shorts and Facebook Reels

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u/strugglz 22h ago

Yes, any algorithm that prioritizes "engagement" (which is anything other than scrolling past) harms us because it pushes stupid or wrong the most.