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.
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European Union
Digital Services Act
Jul 10, 2026
Instagram's Mosseri: Label AI Content, Don't Ban It
Instagram head Adam Mosseri says the platform won't block AI-generated content, but wants to give users the choice to curate it in or out of their feeds. Speaking on a podcast, he outlined a nuanced stance: transparency through labeling, not platform-level suppression.
Meta
AI Content
Jul 10, 2026
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.
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EU Regulation
Digital Services Act
Jul 10, 2026
How to Opt Out of Meta's AI Image Generator
Meta's AI image generator is trained on public Instagram photos by default — and you have to manually opt out. Here's what you need to know and exactly how to stop it.
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AI
Jul 8, 2026
Meta's Muse Model Adds AI Photos to Instagram
Meta's Superintelligence Labs has launched Muse Image, its first AI image generation model, now powering tools across Meta AI, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The model introduces 'agentic' generation and a controversial feature that lets users tag — and pull in — other Instagram accounts into AI photos.
Meta
AI Image Generation
Jul 1, 2026
Meta Uses Your Instagram Photos to Ad Smart Glasses
Instagram has begun pulling users' personal photos into ads for Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, marking a significant — and controversial — step toward hyper-personalized advertising. The move signals Meta's deepening integration of user-generated content into its AI-driven ad machine.
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Smart Glasses
Jun 28, 2026
Instagram Expands Algorithm Customization for Users
Instagram is testing new tools that let users take greater control over the content recommendation algorithm shaping their feeds. The updates signal a broader push by Meta to give users more transparency and personalization options. Here's what's being tested and why it matters.
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Algorithm