EU orders TikTok to change algorithm over mental health risks, threatens fine

The European Union has formally ordered TikTok to modify its recommendation algorithm, citing risks to users' mental health from an uninterrupted stream of personalized videos. TikTok has responded, but the specifics of its response and the exact penalty for non-compliance remain unclear. This marks a significant regulatory intervention into algorithmic design, potentially setting a precedent for platform governance in the EU.

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