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European Commission accuses Meta of violating Digital Services Act regarding addictive design
European Commission, Meta
European Union
July 10, 2026
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The European Commission issued preliminary findings that Meta failed to mitigate risks from addictive features like infinite scroll and autoplay. Meta faces potential fines of up to 6 percent of its worldwide annual turnover if found in breach of the Digital Services Act. The investigation highlights concerns over the impact on children and vulnerable adults.