The European Commission has preliminarily determined that Meta's use of autoplay, infinite scroll, and highly personalized content recommendations on Facebook and Instagram are addictive. The Commission stated that Meta failed to adequately assess the risks of these features on users' physical and mental wellbeing, including minors and vulnerable adults.
These design elements are said to fuel compulsive scrolling and unhealthy habits. Meta could face massive fines if it does not address these concerns.
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