Dossier
Autoplay
Coverage of Autoplay in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- 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.