EU to curb addictive TikTok and Meta design as new child protections take shape

A new law could force platforms to redesign feeds

The European Union is preparing new rules aimed at shielding children from addictive and manipulative social media design. The European Commission plans to propose a Digital Fairness Act later this year, targeting harmful features that keep young users engaged. The goal: reduce risks to children’s wellbeing by limiting practices that exploit attention and vulnerability.