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EU orders Meta to modify addictive features of Facebook and Instagram
5 sourcesFirst reported 12 days agoUpdated 12 days ago
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- The European Union has mandated that Meta alter the addictive design features of its platforms Facebook and Instagram.
- Meta has been informed that failure to comply with these changes could result in substantial fines.
- Specific features highlighted for modification include autoplay, infinite scrolling, and recommendation algorithms.
- The EU argues that these features contribute to excessive screen time, particularly among minors.
- This directive marks a significant action by the EU in its ongoing efforts to regulate social media practices.
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Politico EuropeFirst
France 24+15m
To Vima+1h
in.gr+2h
CNN Greece+3h
All coverage
Politico Europe
left
EU tells Meta to change its apps’ addictive design
Politico Europe· 12 days ago
left
H EE απαιτεί από τη Meta να αλλάξει τον «εθιστικό σχεδιασμό» του Facebook και του Instagram
in.gr· 12 days ago
left
Η ΕΕ απαιτεί μεγάλες αλλαγές από τη Meta
To Vima· 12 days ago
center
Τα εθιστικά χαρακτηριστικά Instagram και Facebook στο «μικροσκόπιο» της ΕΕ - Εντολή για αλλαγή
CNN Greece· 12 days ago
center
Facebook and Instagram must stop ‘addictive’ features like infinite scroll, EU tells Meta
France 24· 12 days ago