The European Commission issued a preliminary finding that Meta breached the Digital Services Act. Regulators claim Facebook and Instagram use addictive features like infinite scrolling and automatic video playback. These functionalities allegedly pose physical and mental health risks to users, particularly minors.
The charges stem from an ongoing investigation into Meta’s compliance with European digital regulations. Meta faces potential fines of up to 6% of its global annual revenue if the findings are upheld. The company now has the opportunity to respond to the allegations before the Commission issues a final ruling.