The European Commission has criticized Meta for not adequately addressing mental health concerns linked to key features on Facebook and Instagram. These features, such as autoplay videos, infinite scrolling, reels, and stories, are said to encourage excessive and compulsive usage, according to the Commission's allegations. The regulatory body has raised particular concerns about the platforms' impact on children and teenagers, including their use during...
The European Commission has charged Meta with not sufficiently managing mental health concerns linked to the design elements of its social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram. The Commission claims that features such as autoplay videos, infinite scrolling, reels, and stories are designed to engage users excessively, encouraging prolonged and compulsive usage. These features are central to the Commission's argument that the platforms may foster...
