Meta risks $12B EU fine over addictive Instagram and Facebook feeds

The Verge
By Dominic PrestonJul 10, 2026, 6:52 am123 ptsTrending
Meta is in breach of the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), a preliminary investigation has found, over the "addictive" design of Instagram and Facebook. It's likely to be forced to redesign both apps, and could face a fine of up to $12 billion. The European Commission said Meta "did not adequately assess the…

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