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Meta Ordered by E.U. to Alter ‘Addictive Design’ of Instagram and Facebook

Meta Ordered by E.U. to Alter ‘Addictive Design’ of Instagram and Facebook

European Commission regulators are demanding a fundamental overhaul of Meta's app designs to combat compulsive behavior and protect user mental health.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 23:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram

EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram

The European Commission has ordered Meta to overhaul features like infinite scroll and autoplay or face potential fines for violating the Digital Services Act.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 19:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read