EU to ramp up Meta probe into addictive design, Bloomberg News reports

European Union escalating probe into Meta’s addictive features for kids: report

The European Union is reportedly escalating a probe into Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta over allegations that its social media apps are intentionally designed to get kids hooked.

SCIENCE & TECH: European Union escalating probe into Meta’s addictive features for kids: report

The European Union is reportedly escalating a probe into Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta over allegations that its social media apps are intentionally designed to get kids hooked. The European Commission, the EU’s competition watchdog, is close to issuing its preliminary findings – including that Facebook and Instagram are built with addictive features, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. EU officials have yet to determine exactly…

EU escalates Meta addictive design probe

The EU is preparing preliminary findings in its Meta addictive design probe, which could bring a fine worth up to 6% of global sales.

EU to Escalate Meta Probe Into Addictive Design That Hooks Kids

The European Union is set to ramp up an investigation into Meta Platforms Inc. that alleges its products are addictive to children, as the bloc increases regulatory pressure on the US social media company.

EU to ramp up Meta probe into addictive design, Bloomberg News reports

The European Commission is set to escalate a probe into Meta Platforms that alleges its social media offerings are ​designed to be addictive to children, Bloomberg News reported on ‌Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

EU Prepares to Hit Meta With Damning Findings on Platforms Built to Hook Children

Brussels stands ready to deliver a sharp rebuke to Meta Platforms. The European Commission will soon issue preliminary findings that accuse Facebook and Instagram of deliberate design choices that keep children glued to their screens. This escalation comes barely a year after regulators first opened formal proceedings. It marks another aggressive step in the EU’s campaign to force social media companies to protect younger users. And the stakes c…