EU flags Meta's addictive Facebook/Instagram features as potential DSA violation

The European Commission released preliminary findings that Meta’s Facebook and Instagram may violate the Digital Services Act due to addictive features like autoplay, infinite scroll and personalized recommendations, warning Meta has failed to address or warn users about the risks. Meta disputes the findings; if confirmed, it could face fines up to 6% of global revenue (potentially over $12 billion). The commission urges changes such as disabling autoplay and adjusting the recommender system, while Meta points to teen-safety features it has rolled out. The ruling is provisional and Meta will have an opportunity to dispute it.