EU says ‘addictive’ features on Instagram and Facebook breach its rules
Summary
The European Union says Meta, the company behind Instagram and Facebook, has designed addictive features that break EU rules. The EU wants Meta to change the apps to reduce harmful effects on users, especially young people, or face fines up to six percent of its yearly sales.Key Facts
- The EU investigated Meta for two years and found it violated the Digital Services Act.
- The EU wants Meta to stop features like autoplay videos, infinite scrolling, and highly personalized recommendations.
- These features are said to cause users to use Instagram and Facebook compulsively, harming mental and physical health.
- Meta must change default settings to turn off autoplay and infinite scrolling and reduce personalized feeds.
- Meta disagrees with the EU’s findings and says it has taken steps to protect teenagers.
- If Meta does not comply, it could be fined up to six percent of its annual revenue.
- Experts say forcing Meta to change these features could seriously affect its business model.
- The EU will make its final decision in a few months, allowing Meta to respond first.
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