EU demands Facebook, Instagram dismantle ‘addictive’ design features

Short summary

The European Commission has directed Meta to implement design changes on Facebook and Instagram, specifically calling for the disabling of addictive features like autoplay and infinite scroll by default. The demand targets what the EU considers harmful engagement-driving mechanisms built into the platforms. This signals continued EU regulatory pressure on major social media platforms over user wellbeing concerns.

• •EU Commission demands Meta disable addictive features like autoplay and infinite scroll by default
• •Directive targets Facebook and Instagram design changes
• •Signals ongoing EU regulatory pressure on social media engagement mechanics

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