A recent ruling by the European Commission found TikTok's design potentially harmful and addictive, sparking a debate on social media addiction. Features like infinite scroll and autoplay are criticized for promoting compulsive use. Experts suggest changing the business model to subscription-based systems to reduce addiction. Alternatives like the Fediverse offer non-advertising platforms. Users are encouraged to limit their social media use through various strategies, but experts argue that responsibility lies with the platforms to implement changes. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)