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TikTok will stop paying people to watch videos every day


Regulators are worried it might get kids hooked on TikTok.

The light version of the TikTok app, which launched in two EU countries a couple of weeks ago, included a reward feature that paid users a small amount each day to engage with videos. European regulators launched an inquiry soon after, citing the feature’s potential for encouraging addiction — particularly in young people. Coins can be redeemed for things like Amazon vouchers and PayPal gift cards.

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