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EU investigates Facebook owner Meta over child safety and mental health concerns

The European Commission is probing Facebook and Instagram for child safety concerns, noting potential behavioral addictions in children due to the platforms' systems and algorithms. Meta submitted a risk assessment report in September.
EU regulators are investigating Meta Platforms' Facebook and Instagram for possible breaches of EU online content rules, which could result in significant fines.
Concerns include the platforms' algorithms' impact on children and insufficient age-assurance methods by Meta, marking the second investigation under the EU's new Digital Services Act.

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News18 India

'Not Convinced That It Has Done Enough To...': EU Probes Facebook, Instagram Over Child Protection

EU investigates Facebook, Instagram for addictive behavior in kids. Concerns over DSA compliance and algorithm effects on mental health

2 months ago·India

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The Guardian

EU investigates Facebook owner Meta over child safety and mental health concerns

Platforms including Instagram and WhatsApp may have addictive effects, says European Commission

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Facebook and Instagram face fresh scrutiny under the European Union's strict digital regulations

The commission is also looking into Meta's use of age verification tools to prevent children from accessing Facebook or Instagram, or be shown inappropriate content.

2 months ago·India

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Reuters

Meta faces EU investigation over child safety risks

Meta Platforms' social media sites Facebook and Instagram will be investigated for potential breaches of EU online content rules relating to child safety, EU regulators said on Thursday, a move that could lead to hefty fines.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

EU Launches Probe Into Facebook, Instagram Over Child Safety Risks

The EU today opened a formal investigation into Facebook and Instagram on suspicion the platforms owned by Meta are causing addictive behaviour in children. The probe is under a mammoth law known as the Digital Services Act (DSA) that forces the world's largest tech firms to do more to protect European users online and clamp down on illegal content. It is the second investigation into Meta after an earlier one launched by the European Union last…

2 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Facebook and Instagram face fresh scrutiny under the European Union's strict digital regulations

The European Union opened fresh investigations into Facebook and Instagram over suspicions that they’re failing to protect children online, in violation of the bloc’s strict digital regulations for social media platforms. It’s the latest round of scrutiny for parent company…

2 months ago·United States

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'Not Convinced That It Has Done Enough To...': EU Probes Facebook, Instagram Over Child Protection

'Not Convinced That It Has Done Enough To...': EU Probes Facebook, Instagram Over Child Protection

EU investigates Facebook owner Meta over child safety and mental health concerns

EU investigates Facebook owner Meta over child safety and mental health concerns

Facebook and Instagram face fresh scrutiny under the European Union's strict digital regulations

Facebook and Instagram face fresh scrutiny under the European Union's strict digital regulations

Meta faces EU investigation over child safety risks

Meta faces EU investigation over child safety risks

EU Launches Probe Into Facebook, Instagram Over Child Safety Risks

EU Launches Probe Into Facebook, Instagram Over Child Safety Risks

Facebook and Instagram face fresh scrutiny under the European Union's strict digital regulations

Facebook and Instagram face fresh scrutiny under the European Union's strict digital regulations

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