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Digital Services Act

Jul 10, 2026

EU Moves to Fine Meta Over Addictive App Design

The European Commission has formally accused Meta of violating the Digital Services Act by deploying addictive features including infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and hyper-personalized algorithms. The move signals one of the most significant DSA enforcement actions yet against a major platform.

Meta Faces $12B EU Fine Over 'Addictive' App Design

The European Commission has found Meta in preliminary breach of the Digital Services Act over addictive design features in Instagram and Facebook. The company could face a fine of up to $12 billion and may be forced to overhaul both apps.