EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram
Regulators say features such as infinite scroll contribute to "compulsive use" and "unhealthy habits".
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Published: 10 July 2026
Source: BBC Technology
Category: News
Topics: Regulation
Retrieved: 14 July 2026
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