Six months after the tragic shooting in Lewiston, Maine, the commission appointed to investigate the incident will hear testimony from several individuals, including the soldier who raised concerns about the shooter’s mental health. The commission will seek to uncover why officials failed to prevent the tragedy despite multiple warnings about the shooter’s deteriorating condition and concerning behavior.
The European Commission is scrutinizing the impact of TikTok Lite’s rewards program on users’ mental health, especially children. TikTok has submitted a risk assessment report, which will be reviewed by the Commission. Concerns about the rewards scheme stem from its potential to promote excessive app usage and negative psychological outcomes. The Commission has also launched an investigation to assess TikTok’s compliance with the Digital Services Act.
The European Union (EU) has opened a formal investigation into TikTok Lite, a smaller version of the popular video-sharing app, due to concerns over its addictive nature and potential impact on young users’ mental health. The investigation follows a previous probe into TikTok’s broader practices earlier this year.
