EU issues preliminary finding that Meta’s Facebook and Instagram design breaches digital services rules

What features are at the center of the EU case?

The Commission pointed to design elements that keep users engaged continuously, including infinite scroll, autoplaying videos, push notifications and highly personalized recommendation systems on Facebook and Instagram infobae,EL PAÍS,ANSA.it.

Why does the EU say this could violate the Digital Services Act?

Brussels says Meta failed to properly assess and mitigate the risks these design choices pose to users’ physical and mental well-being, especially minors and vulnerable adults, which the DSA requires large platforms to address EL PAÍS,Hindu,eldiario.es.

What happens next for Meta?

Because the Commission’s findings are preliminary, Meta can contest them or make changes. If the EU ultimately confirms the case and finds Meta noncompliant, it could impose a fine of up to 6% of the company’s global annual turnover T-online.de,BFMTV,ANSA.it.