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The EU gets tough with TikTok

TikTok's been told by the EU to change what it believes is an 'addictive design' or face fines, but is the social media giant really promoting addiction?

With TikTok being told by the EU to change what it believes is an 'addictive design' or face fines, we speak to cyber-psychologist Dr Sarah Hodge, and France's ambassador for digital affairs and AI, Clara Chappaz, on whether the continent is set to follow Australia's lead and ban children below the 16-years-old from using social media.

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Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Europe, Latin America and the USA.

(Picture: A TikTok logo is seen in front of the headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium. Credit: Olivier Hoslet / EPA / Shutterstock.)

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