The European Commission has issued a preliminary warning to Meta, stating that the infinite scroll features on Facebook and Instagram may contravene the EU's Digital Services Act. This warning follows an investigation into whether these features constitute manipulative design practices under the new regulations. The Commission's findings suggest that the continuous scrolling could be interpreted as a violation of the act's provisions against harmful or deceptive digital practices. AI
IMPACT This regulatory scrutiny on manipulative design practices could influence how AI-driven features are developed and deployed across social media platforms.
RANK_REASON Regulatory action by the European Commission against a major tech company concerning compliance with new digital regulations. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]
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