# EU says TikTok’s recommendations may breach digital services rules

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-eu-accuses-tiktoks-rabbit-hole-algorithm-of-breaching-its-content-rules/
- Published: 2026-11-06T18:20:34+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T18:30:11+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2309300/the-eu-accuses-tiktoks-rabbit-hole-algorithm-of-breaching-its-content-rules/
- Topics: Cybersecurity, Europe, Health, Mental Health, Technology, Trending, Weird & Viral, World

## Key points

- EU says TikTok recommendations may breach the DSA.
- Regulators cite risks from repeated exposure to similar content.
- ByteDance could face a fine of up to 6 per cent of global revenue.

## Summary

The European Commission says TikTok’s recommendation system may breach the Digital Services Act because it could repeatedly show users similar content and draw them into harmful “rabbit holes”. The preliminary finding adds to the EU’s scrutiny of the platform and focuses on potential effects on mental health, especially for minors and vulnerable adults.

The Commission says TikTok did not adequately assess or reduce these risks, and that the “not interested” button may not sufficiently change users’ feeds. It wants the company to give more weight to users’ stated preferences, stop using viewing time to recommend content, improve controls and test its algorithm regularly. TikTok disputes the claims; if the EU confirms a breach, ByteDance could face a fine of up to 6 per cent of annual global revenue.

## Coverage

- [Engadget: EU says TikTok’s recommendations may breach digital services rules](https://www.engadget.com/2309300/the-eu-accuses-tiktoks-rabbit-hole-algorithm-of-breaching-its-content-rules/)
- [PBS NewsHour: EU accuses TikTok of violating its digital rules](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/eu-accuses-tiktok-of-violating-its-digital-rules)

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