TikTok has been embroiled in multiple controversies over the years, and is on the verge of being banned in several countries. This time the European Union has indicated that TikTok Lite It is toxic and addictive. Especially for minors, which is why the application is no longer available in this region
TikTok Lite, as its name suggests, is a smaller version of TikTok, designed for users with less than 2 GB of RAM, limited data or connecting to a 2G or 3G network to earn coins by watching more videos and doing other activities. Thus, Brussels asserts that this monetization is aggressive, toxic and encourages minors to spend more time on their cell phones., making the application addictive. Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for the Internal Market, commented:
“We suspect that TikTok Lite can be as toxic and addictive as light cigarettes. Until TikTok provides compelling proof of its security, which it has not done so far, we are willing to activate the interim measures of the Digital Services Act, including suspending the TikTok Lite feature. “We will spare no effort to protect our children.”
TikTok has 48 hours to respond. if not, The Commission may impose a penalty of up to 1% of the gross annual revenue, or a periodic penalty of up to 5% of the supplier’s worldwide turnover and the supplier’s average daily revenue or worldwide annual turnover.
As if that’s not enough, the application can also be banned, and considering we’re talking about the European Union, This decision will affect not only Brussels, but the entire continent. Considering the short response time, TikTok will surely issue a message in the next few hours to refute these allegations. On a related topic, you can learn more about how to make money on TikTok here. Similarly, the President of the United States will approve the promotion of TikTok.
Author’s Note:
It’s a complicated process that makes clear the dangers of TikTok among today’s youth. It’s one thing to have some form of monetization for content creators, and another to incentivize users with money.
Through: EFE
