European Commission President von der Leyen says Brussels is taking action against TikTok’s “addictive design,” with similar concerns applying to Meta (META) platforms Instagram and Facebook

The European Commission's action against TikTok's design highlights growing regulatory scrutiny over social media platforms, including Meta's Instagram and Facebook.

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European Commission President von der Leyen says Brussels is taking action against TikTok’s “addictive design,” with similar concerns applying to Meta (META) platforms Instagram and Facebook

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This could signal a broader trend of increased oversight for digital platforms in Europe, potentially impacting user engagement and advertising revenue, which may weigh on share prices in the interactive media sector.

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