On February 6, 2026, the European Commission charged TikTok with breaching EU online content rules due to its 'addictive design,' which includes features like infinite scroll, autoplay, and highly personalized recommender systems. According to the South China Morning Post, these features were found to violate the Digital Services Act (DSA), and TikTok was warned to alter its app design or face a fine of up to 6% of ByteDance's global turnover. The Guardian highlighted concerns about the app's impact on users, particularly children and vulnerable adults, noting that the app shifts users' brains into 'autopilot mode.' The EU's preliminary findings stem from a year-long investigation aimed at ensuring large platforms tackle illegal and harmful content more effectively.