European Regulators Target Meta Over Social Media Design
European regulators have formally requested that Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alter specific design features within its social media applications. The core of the regulators’ concern centers on elements that may inadvertently promote prolonged or repeated engagement with the platforms. While the specific features in question were not detailed in […]
European Regulators Target Meta’s Design Choices Over User Engagement
European regulators have intensified their scrutiny of Meta Platforms, Inc., urging the social media giant to alter design features that encourage prolonged user engagement through continuous scrolling and content replay. The directive, issued by authorities within the European Union, targets the core mechanics of platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, which regulators believe can foster […]
Meta Faces Potential $1.4 Trillion Penalty in Youth-Safety Litigation
Meta Platforms Inc. has disclosed in a court-related filing that state attorneys general are seeking penalties that could reach as high as $1.4 trillion in ongoing youth-safety litigation. The social media conglomerate, which operates platforms including Facebook and Instagram, is facing numerous lawsuits alleging that its services have contributed to harm among young users. The […]