negativeSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-07-10T14:19:40Z
EU Investigates Meta for Non-Compliance with Digital Services Act Over Addictive Platform Design
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The EU alleges Meta violated the Digital Services Act by designing Facebook and Instagram with addictive features like infinite scroll and autoplay, potentially facing fines up to 6% of global turnover. Meta must address risks to user well-being, including minors, and modify platform algorithms to comply with regulations.
The tech giant is in breach of the Digital Services Act by focusing on features like infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and the highly personalized recommendation algorithms, the European Commission said.
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