European Commission concludes that Facebook and Instagram designs addictive

European Commission concludes that

The European Commission has today concluded preliminary that Meta violates the Digital Services Regulation due to the additive design of Instagram and Facebook, in an investigation that is still continuing on alleged violation of EU rules.

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10/07/2026
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A research focuses on features such as infinite scroll (on which the page automatically loads new content), automatic playback (autoplay), automatic notifications (push) and highly custom recommendation systems of platforms.

 

In a press release, the Commission further points out that Meta (owner of Facebook and Instagram platforms) did not adequately assess the risks of its additive design for the physical and mental well-being of users, including minors and vulnerable adults.

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