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EU Preliminarily Finds Meta's Facebook, Instagram Design Addictive
EU regulators preliminarily ruled that Meta's Facebook and Instagram designs are addictive, risking a $12.1 billion fine and mandated changes. The finding targets features that keep users engaged longer. Meta can respond before a final decision.
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The EU's preliminary finding signals a major regulatory push against addictive design, but Meta's likely appeal could delay any real changes for years.
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