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https://www.rappler.com/technology/features/social-media-addictive-design-features-parents-impact/
Against oppressive algorithms, addictive design, parents can't always keep up
Feb 28, 2026 - Parental oversight may not be enough in the face of the powerful content-serving feeds of social media platforms
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https://titanspace.co/tiktok-loses-legal-bid-over-addictive-design-targeting-kids/
TikTok Loses Legal Bid Over Addictive Design Targeting Kids - Tech Impact
Sep 4, 2025 - In a significant legal development, TikTok has recently lost a legal bid aimed at challenging allegations regarding its design practices. Critics argue that...
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https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366639072/European-Commission-TikToks-addictive-design-breaches-EU-law
European Commission: TikTok’s addictive design breaches EU law | Computer Weekly
In a preliminary ruling, the European Commission has said that TikTok’s additive design features are in breach of laws designed to create safer digital spaces
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https://apnews.com/article/tiktok-european-union-brussels-social-media-regulation-3b672b24f65611c7b248c55c5b153d7c
TikTok accused by EU of using 'addictive design' that harms children | AP News
Feb 6, 2026 - The European Union accuses TikTok of breaching digital rules with features like autoplay and infinite scroll.
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