EU says ‘addictive’ features on Instagram and Facebook breach its rules
The European Union has accused Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, of designing its platforms to be addictive, potentially leading to hefty fines. The European Commission's preliminary findings, following a two-year investigation, indicate Meta is in breach of the bloc's Digital Services Act (DSA).
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- Jul 10
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Open questions and key claims
Violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA) strike at the heart of Meta's business model.
Meta spokesperson states they disagree with preliminary findings and have implemented 'Teen Accounts' to protect minors.
The European Union accused Meta of breaching its social media law by designing Facebook and Instagram to get users hooked.
The EU demanded Meta disable 'key addictive features' like infinite scrolling and autoplay of videos.
Meta failed to properly assess the risks its design features pose to the physical and mental health of users, including minors.
The European Union has accused Meta of designing Instagram and Facebook to be 'addictive' and breaching the bloc's tech rules.
Meta could face fines up to 6% of its total annual turnover if found in breach of the Digital Services Act.
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