Meta Ordered by E.U. to Alter ‘Addictive Design’ of Instagram and Facebook
European Union authorities said the company’s use of “addictive design” violated a digital safety law.
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Published: 10 July 2026
Source: NYT Technology
Category: News
Topics: Regulation
Retrieved: 14 July 2026
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