EU Threatens Meta with Heavy Fines Over Addictive Platform Design

The European Union has warned Meta that it could face significant financial penalties over concerns about addictive design features on its platforms. Brussels accused the American tech company of not doing enough to protect users, particularly children and vulnerable adults, from potential harms. The EU's concerns centre on features built into Facebook and Instagram that are designed to maximise user engagement and screen time. Regulators are pushing Meta to overhaul these design elements or risk facing heavy fines under EU digital rules.
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