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TECHNOLOGYJul 10 · 10:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLDJennifer Rankin in Brussels

EU accuses Meta of failing to tackle mental health risks of ‘addictive design’

EU regulators accused Meta of failing to address mental health risks from 'addictive design' features like autoplay and infinite scroll on Facebook and Instagram. These features are claimed to contribute to compulsive use by shifting users into 'autopilot mode' and fostering unhealthy habits.

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