What it says
- The investigation focuses on infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications and highly personalized recommender systems.
- According to the Commission, Meta did not properly assess the risk of that design to the physical and mental health of its users, including minors and vulnerable adults.
- The current measures are not enough: screen-time reminders, even those enabled by default for teenagers, are easily dismissed, and parental controls require technical knowledge and time from families.
- At this stage it proposes turning off autoplay and infinite scroll by default, introducing effective usage breaks, and making the recommender less geared toward maximizing engagement.
- Meta can review the file and respond in writing. If the Commission confirms its position, the fine could reach 6% of its annual worldwide turnover.
Full press release IP/26/1579 (PDF): ec.europa.eu
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