EU targets Meta's 'addictive design' in push to curb teen social media use
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EU regulators have charged Meta with failing to curb 'addictive design' on Facebook and Instagram—such as autoplay and infinite scroll—that may drive excessive teen use, while Meta defends its steps and the Commission weighs reforms under the Digital Services Act, with penalties up to 6% of annual turnover.
- EU accuses Meta of failing to tackle mental health risks of ‘addictive design’ The Guardian
- Meta Ordered by E.U. to Alter ‘Addictive Design’ of Instagram and Facebook The New York Times
- Facebook And Instagram Must Remove ‘Addictive’ Features Like Infinite Scrolling, EU Says Forbes
- Meta found to breach EU laws with 'addictive' Instagram, Facebook designs CNBC
- EU tells Instagram, Facebook to change addictive features or risk fines Reuters
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