European Regulators Target Meta’s Design Choices on Facebook, Instagram
European regulators have formally called on Meta Platforms Inc. to alter specific design features within its Facebook and Instagram applications. The core of the regulators’ concern centers on elements within the platforms that may inadvertently promote extended or repeated user engagement. While the specific features have not been detailed publicly by the regulatory bodies, the […]
European Regulators Urge Meta to Alter Addictive Platform Designs
European regulators have formally requested that Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, modify design features within its social media applications that are engineered to prolong user engagement. The core of the regulators’ concern centers on elements that encourage continuous scrolling and the automatic replaying of content, which they argue can foster excessive […]
Meta States Seeking Up to $1.4 Trillion in Youth-Safety Litigation Penalties
Meta Platforms Inc. has disclosed that states are seeking penalties that could total as much as $1.4 trillion in ongoing youth-safety litigation. The social media company revealed this potential financial exposure in a court-related filing, according to separate legal and business news coverage. The substantial penalty request is part of a broader legal battle where […]