Policy · 1h ago
EU Says Meta’s Instagram, Facebook Breach Digital Services Act
The European Commission preliminarily found that Meta’s Instagram and Facebook violate the Digital Services Act by using addictive design. The platforms’ algorithms may cause behavioral addictions in children. Meta faces potential fines of up to 6% of global revenue if the findings are confirmed.
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The EU is taking a hard line on algorithmic design, but proving harm and enforcing remedies will be the real test.
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