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EU probes Meta over 'addictive' design of Facebook, Instagram
The European Commission has opened an investigation into Meta over potential violations of the Digital Services Act, focusing on addictive design features like infinite scroll and autoplay. Regulators say Meta failed to properly assess risks to children and mental health. The probe could lead to fines up to 6% of Meta's global revenue.
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The DSA's focus on 'addictive' design marks a new front in tech regulation, but proving harm from interface patterns remains a high bar.
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