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EU Demands Meta Overhaul Instagram and Facebook's Addictive Features or Face Heavy Fines

The European Commission has charged Meta with breaching digital regulations, demanding changes to Instagram and Facebook's addictive features like autoplay and infinite scroll or face fines up to 6% of annual turnover.

By Khairul Anuar · 10 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

EU set to formally accuse Meta of exploiting child addiction through algorithmic design

The European Commission is preparing formal accusations against Meta for using exploitative design techniques to addict children to Facebook and Instagram, escalating regulatory pressure on the tech giant under its Digital Services Act.

By Rajesh Kumar · 24 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

EU Demands Meta Overhaul Instagram and Facebook's Addictive Features or Face Heavy Fines

EU set to formally accuse Meta of exploiting child addiction through algorithmic design

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