TikTok's "addictive design" is in breach of European Union law, according to preliminary findings published by the European Commission on Friday.

It said addictive features included infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications and TikTok's own "highly personalized" content recommendation system.

The European Commission also alleged TikTok failed in adequately assessing "how these addictive features could harm the physical and mental wellbeing of its users, including minors and vulnerable adults."

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