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EU rules Instagram and Facebook designs 'addictive', forcing potential redesigns

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Meta's social media platforms, Instagram and Facebook, are reportedly in violation of the EU's Digital Services Act due to their 'addictive' design. A preliminary investigation suggests these platforms may need a significant redesign to comply with the new regulations. Failure to comply could result in substantial fines for Meta. AI

IMPACT Potential changes to social media platform design could impact user engagement and data collection practices.

RANK_REASON Regulatory action by the EU against a major tech company concerning platform design. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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EU rules Instagram and Facebook designs 'addictive', forcing potential redesigns

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Instagram and Facebook will likely require a redesign after EU rules they’re ‘addictive’ Meta is in breach of the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), a preliminary

    Instagram and Facebook will likely require a redesign after EU rules they’re ‘addictive’ 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 bo…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/meta-eu-addictive-design-2…

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