Disable auto-play and infinite scroll or risk massive fines, EU tells Meta
Summary
The EU Commission preliminarily found Meta’s auto-play, infinite scroll, and highly personalized content are addictive and may pose risks to users, including minors. As a result, Meta could face significant penalties under the Digital Services Act if it does not implement changes, such as disabling certain features by default. The article also covers Meta’s AI ambitions and the Muse model, highlighting regulatory scrutiny around how data is used and shared on its platforms.