EU Threatens Meta with Fines Over Addictive Features on Facebook and Instagram The European Commission's warning to Meta is a long overdue reckoning for the company's role in perpetuating addiction on its platforms.
The allegations are not new, but the EU's stance marks a significant escalation in the pushback against Big Tech's prioritization of user engagement over user well being.
Researchers and critics have been sounding the alarm about the dangers of infinite scroll, autoplay, and personalized recommendation algorithms for years.