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HEALTHJul 10 · 11:38 UTCTHE GUARDIAN TECHJennifer Rankin in Brussels

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

The European Commission accused Meta of failing to address mental health risks linked to 'addictive design' features like autoplay and infinite scroll on Facebook and Instagram. Regulators claim these features contribute to compulsive use by shifting users into 'autopilot mode', fostering unhealthy habits.

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