EU orders Meta to disableorders Meta to disable addictive features on Facebook and Instagram
EU accuses Meta of addictive Facebook and Instagram designEU tells Meta to change Facebook, Instagram’s ‘addictive design’Remove addictive features or pay fine: EU tells Meta to fix Instagram, FacebookCommission slams Meta’s ‘addictive’ design of Facebook and Instagram for breaching EU lawEU says ‘addictive’ features on Instagram and Facebook breach its rulesEU tells Meta to change Facebook, Instagram’s ‘addictive design’
The European Union ordered Meta to remove addictive design features from Facebook and Instagram, including autoplay and infinite scroll, following a 2024 investigation into the platforms’ engagement-oriented algorithms.
The commission stated current safety tools are ineffective and warned Meta could face heavy fines if it fails to comply. This ruling marks a major shift in global tech regulation, potentially forcing other regions to adopt similar rules on digital well-being.
