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EU Demands Meta Change Addictive Features on Facebook and Instagram or Face Billions in Fines
The European Union has warned Meta that Facebook and Instagram's addictive features may breach the Digital Services Act, demanding changes to infinite scrolling and autoplay or facing multibillion-euro fines. Meta disputes the claims, citing existing protections for minors.
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What happened
- 01EU warns Meta Facebook and Instagram features may violate Digital Services Act due to addiction risks.
- 02EU demands changes to infinite scrolling, autoplay, and urges mechanisms encouraging usage breaks.
- 03Current Meta tools for youth protection deemed insufficient or easy to bypass by EU.
- 04Meta rejects findings, citing Teen Accounts, parental controls, and screen time limits already implemented.
- 05Investigation started in 2024 under EU law focusing on systemic risks including harm to minors.
- 06Final EU decision pending after Meta's formal response, with potential multibillion-euro fines.
The investigation, ongoing since 2024, could reshape social media design worldwide.
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