European Union warns Meta to change ‘addictive’ Facebook, Instagram features — or get big fines
ONP Summary
The European Commission formally charged Meta on July 10, 2026, with violating the Digital Services Act by designing Instagram and Facebook with addictive features including infinite scroll, autoplay, and personalized notifications that encourage compulsive use. The regulator demands feature changes and threatens substantial fines if Meta fails to comply.
Progressive: Health protection — progressive outlets lead with mental health and wellbeing harms from intentionally addictive platform design.
Moderate: Regulatory compliance — centrist outlets frame the charge as a straightforward Digital Services Act enforcement action.
Conservative: Enforcement action — conservative outlets emphasize financial penalties and potential for expanded restrictions.
European regulators told Meta on Friday to make big changes to Facebook and Instagram's "addictive" features -- or face steep fines. ...
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