EU tells Instagram, Facebook to change addictive features or risk fines

The EU has warned Meta to modify addictive features within Instagram and Facebook or face potential fines. Brussels asserts that the tech group failed to properly assess and mitigate risks that could negatively impact users. The European Union is specifically targeting the addictive nature of the platforms' feeds, demanding that Meta implement changes to protect users from these harmful mechanisms after failing to meet necessary safety and risk assessment standards required by regulators.