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EU Orders Meta to Tear Down Facebook and Instagram's Addictive Design Features
Fast Company·Saturday, 11 July 2026
The European Union has accused Meta of breaking its social media law by designing Facebook and Instagram with features meant to keep users hooked. The EU watchdog is ordering the company to dismantle these design elements. This is one of the most direct regulatory actions yet against the mechanics of social media addiction.
Why It Matters
Hundreds of millions of people use Facebook and Instagram daily — if Meta is forced to redesign these platforms, the experience of using them could change significantly.
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