TikTok suspends rewards feature on Lite app in EU

TikTok has announced it is suspending the rewards program in its new Lite app in Europe while it addresses concerns raised by the European Union. The video-sharing app operator made the announcement on Wednesday. The European Commission opened a probe into the program this month, citing concerns about its possible addictive effect on children.

The European Commission is asking TikTok to provide information for its investigation. The commission said it may impose fines if TikTok fails to reply to the commission's request and has communicated its intention to impose interim measures to suspend the program.