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EU Warns Meta to Tame Facebook and Instagram’s ‘Addictive’ Features or Risk Big Fines

EU Warns Meta to Tame Facebook and Instagram’s ‘Addictive’ Features or Risk Big Fines

The EU has told Meta to stop using design features on Facebook and Instagram that it says encourage excessive use. In a preliminary report under the Digital Services Act, regulators flagged infinite scrolling, automatic video playback, and ultra-personalised recommendations. They warned that these functions pose risks to children and vulnerable adults. The European Commission wants autoplay and endless feeds turned off by default. It is also asking for stronger screen-time reminders and safer recommendation systems. Meta disagrees with these findings but says it will engage with regulators. The company notes it already offers Teen Accounts with parental controls. If the report is confirmed, Meta could face fines up to six percent of its global revenue.

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jude

How do you think these addictive features will change if Meta actually obeys the EU warning?

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jayjay

Which addictive function do you doubt Meta can curb without hurting user engagement?

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jaruma

It's surprising regulators are focusing on infinite scrolling and autoplay, yet personalised recommendations often drive more constant engagement.

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mel

I'm not convinced hefty fines will curb addictive design—Meta might just tweak labels instead of changing core features.

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noah

Users should review app settings to limit autoplay and manage notification frequency while regulators sort out design rules.

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