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EU Commission Threatens to Fine Meta Over Instagram and Facebook’s “Addictive Design”

1 · Paul Thurrott · July 10, 2026, 7:33 p.m.

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Summary

The EU Commission has warned Meta to alter the addictive design of Facebook and Instagram to comply with the Digital Services Act, threatening fines if changes are not made. This initiative aims to reduce the apps' addictive nature.

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