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The European Commission (EC) has provisionally ruled that TikTok's recommender system breaches the Digital Services Act (DSA). The preliminary findings focus on risk assessment and mitigation measures, with TikTok failing to adequately assess how the recommendation algorithm could lead users into 'rabbit holes' as their feed shows them more harmful content as they interact with it. This could have a negative effect on their mental health, especially for minors and vulnerable adults.
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The Guardian5h ago
Regulator’s initial ruling says algorithm ‘can be harmful’ and led young and vulnerable viewers ‘down rabbit holes they can’t easily escape’
OriginalThe Guardian5h ago
Regulator’s initial ruling says algorithm ‘can be harmful’ and led young and vulnerable viewers ‘down rabbit holes they can’t easily escape’
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