The EU is going after TikTok and Meta over addictive algorithms and child safety failures

The European Commission will step up scrutiny of TikTok and Meta over addictive, engagement-driven design and weak child protections.

Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is moving toward an age-verification system and may propose new rules by summer.

The focus is on features like endless scrolling, auto-play, and push notifications that can keep minors hooked.

The move could force major platforms to change how they treat young users and heighten tensions with US tech firms.