Meta faces $12B EU fine over addictive design of Instagram and Facebook

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The European Commission has found Meta in preliminary breach of the EU's Digital Services Act over the addictive design of its Instagram and Facebook platforms. Regulators allege that Meta failed to adequately assess the risks its app design poses to users' physical and mental wellbeing, including minors and vulnerable adults. Features such as personalized recommendations, autoplay, and infinite scroll were specifically flagged for encouraging compulsive usage. As a result, Meta could face a fine of up to $12 billion and may be required to redesign both apps to comply with EU rules.

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