Pakistan, Feb. 6 -- The European Commission has warned TikTok to change its "addictive design" or face heavy fines. The EU found the platform breached the Digital Services Act, citing features that encourage compulsive use, particularly among minors. TikTok has rejected the findings, calling them "categorically false" and plans to challenge them.

The EU investigation, launched in February 2024, examined TikTok's infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and highly personalized recommendations. Regulators said these features harm users' mental and physical wellbeing, including vulnerable adults. Officials stressed TikTok failed to implement effective screen time and parental control measures, making its tools easy for children to byp...