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The Tagesschau reports on several current issues, including the possible candidacy of CSU politician Aigner for the presidency, the pressure on the financial markets following the victory of the US Democrats in the midterm elections, as well as the EU Commission, which is calling for changes to the TikTok algorithm, particularly concerning addiction risks. #CSU #TikTok #Klimakonferenz (translated)

The Bundestag votes for higher penalties for the use of knockout drops, while the financial markets are falling after the victory of the Democrats in the US midterms, and the EU Commission demands changes to the TikTok algorithm due to the addiction risk posed by the app; moreover, a hazardous materials transport vehicle carrying 23 tons of nitric acid has had an accident near Krefeld. #Bundestag #TikTok #Finanzmärkte (translated)

"Each time a user scrolls through or 'likes' a video on TikTok, the algorithm suggests more to them, pulling them into spirals that are hard to escape from," summarized Henna Virkkunen, the vice-president of the Commission for Digital Affairs, for whom "these new preliminary injunctions once again show that TikTok must intensify its efforts to protect user well-being, including that of minors." #TikTok #SantéMentale #UE (translated)

The author wrote that the US election had sent a message to billionaire and trillionaire megadonors, including those who owned social media algorithms, cable news networks and politicians. They described the election as a referendum on those donors’ power. https://t.co/9EPapJVQcU #Election2023 #Billionaires #VoterPower #US

The EU Commission has provisionally investigated TikTok due to concerns about the threat to the mental health of children and adolescents from its addictive algorithm and is threatening the company with a high fine if it does not take effective measures to mitigate risks. #TikTok #EU #geistigeGesundheit (translated)

The EU Commission is demanding fundamental changes to TikTok's algorithm to combat the dangers of addiction, eating disorders, and anxiety disorders, as the platform fears that the current rabbit-hole effect jeopardizes users' mental health. #TikTok #RabbitHole #Algorithmus (translated)

The EU Commission has determined that TikTok endangers its users through problematic video recommendations and threatens the company with penalties for not sufficiently addressing the mental health risks posed by its algorithms. #TikTok #mentaleGesundheit #DigitalServicesAct (translated)

The EU Commission accuses TikTok of endangering the health of users, particularly children and adolescents, through its algorithm, and demands fundamental changes to the functioning of the For You page to stop the so-called rabbit hole effect. #TikTok #RabbitHoleEffekt #Gesundheitsgefährdung (translated)

The author argued that the “rabbit hole effect” was primarily a behavioural governance issue rather than a content problem, saying engagement-driven algorithms could shape behaviour at scale. They said the central question was how platforms used what they knew about people to influence them.

"Each time a user scrolls through or 'likes' a video on TikTok, the algorithm offers them more, pulling them into spirals that are difficult to escape from," summarized Henna Virkkunen, the Vice President of the Commission for Digital Affairs, who believes "these new preliminary injunctions once again show that TikTok must intensify its efforts to preserve user well-being, including that of minors." #TikTok #SantéMentale #UnionEuropéenne (translated)

The European Commission has found that TikTok endangers young people by promoting content through its algorithm that leads to eating disorders and suicidal thoughts, and demands that TikTok take effective measures to minimize such risks. #TikTok #Essstörungen #Selbstmordgedanken (translated)

The author said TikTok had been preliminarily found in breach of the Digital Services Act over what they called the “rabbit hole effect” of its recommendation system. They wrote that scrolling through or liking videos led the algorithm to serve users more similar content, drawing them into feeds that were difficult to escape.

In the latest episode of the F.A.Z. podcast, Generation Z in Germany is examined, who, out of concern for their future, such as high living costs and job fears, is taking to protest, and where the role of social media algorithms in their anger is also discussed. #GenZ #Klimakrise #Jobangst (translated)