Policy · 1h ago
EU warns Meta of fines for addictive Facebook, Instagram features
The European Commission says Meta violates the Digital Services Act with infinite scroll, autoplay, and personalized algorithms. The EU warns of potential fines if Meta fails to address these addictive design elements. This action follows similar regulatory scrutiny of other major tech platforms.
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The EU's move signals a tougher stance on platform design, but enforcement remains uncertain given Meta's deep pockets and legal resources.
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