Policy · 1h ago
EU Rules Meta’s Addictive Design for Facebook, Instagram Illegal
The European Commission found that Meta's Facebook and Instagram violate the Digital Services Act due to addictive design features. The ruling targets algorithms that maximize user engagement at the expense of mental health. Meta could face fines up to 6% of global revenue if it fails to comply.
Meridian48 take
The EU is using the DSA to set a precedent against dark patterns, but enforcement will test whether fines actually change Meta's behavior.
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