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European Union regulators have ordered Meta to alter what they characterize as deliberately addictive design elements in Instagram and Facebook, citing violations of the bloc's Digital Services Act. The ruling marks a significant enforcement action under EU digital safety regulations and could force Meta to redesign core engagement mechanisms across its platforms.
Why it matters: This sets a regulatory precedent for how governments can mandate changes to algorithmic and design practices at major tech platforms, with potential implications for product strategy and profitability across the social media industry.
