EU threatens Meta with fines over addictive features on Facebook and Instagram

The European Commission has accused Meta of breaching the Digital Services Act by designing Facebook and Instagram to hook users. The EU watchdog demands the removal of addictive features, including infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and personalized recommendation algorithms. Meta allegedly failed to assess risks to the physical and mental health of users, particularly minors. The tech giant now faces potential hefty fines if it does not comply with these strict digital regulations from Brussels.