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EU warns Meta over addictive features of Facebook and Instagram
9 sourcesFirst reported 11 days agoUpdated 8 days ago
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What all sources covered
- The European Commission has issued a warning to Meta Platforms regarding addictive features on Facebook and Instagram.
- Regulators claim that features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, and personalized recommendations violate the Digital Services Act (DSA).
- The EU's preliminary findings suggest that these features contribute to compulsive usage and unhealthy habits among users.
- Meta could face fines of up to 6% of its annual global revenue if it does not comply with the upcoming changes.
- The investigation specifically focuses on elements designed to keep users engaged for extended periods on these platforms.
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All coverage

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Τα «εθιστικά» χαρακτηριστικά στο στόχαστρο
Τα Νέα· 8 days ago

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EU threatens Meta with fines over addictive features on Facebook and Instagram
TechCrunch· 11 days ago
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Κομισιόν: Ο εθιστικός σχεδιασμός Instagram και Fb παραβιάζει τον νόμο
Sigmalive· 11 days ago
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EU puts 'addictive' design of Facebook, Instagram under the DSA microscope
The Register· 11 days ago

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EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram
BBC News· 11 days ago

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Facebook and Instagram face EU warning over addictive features
Cyprus Mail· 11 days ago

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Κομισιόν κατά Meta: Προκαταρκτικό πόρισμα για «εθιστικό σχεδιασμό» σε Facebook και Instagram
Omega TV (Omegalive)· 11 days ago

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Η Κομισιόν κατηγορεί τη Meta για εθιστικές λειτουργίες σε Facebook και Instagram – Κίνδυνος προστίμου έως και 6% του τζίρου – Πώς απαντά η εταιρεία
Philenews· 11 days ago

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Η ΕΕ κατηγορεί τη Meta για «εθιστικό» σχεδιασμό σε Instagram και Facebook και κινδυνεύει με πρόστιμο έως και 6% του παγκόσμιου ετήσιου τζίρου της
Proto Thema· 11 days ago