Key facts
- The European Commission is preparing preliminary findings against Meta.
- Meta's Facebook and Instagram are accused of using addictive design practices.
- These practices are alleged to keep young users hooked.
- EU regulators are considering curbs similar to those in the UK.
- The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan agreement.
- The agreement is on legislation to regulate youth social media use.
- The bill is known as the Kids Off Social Media Act.
- The bill aims to hold Big Tech accountable for harms to children and teenagers.
The European Commission is preparing preliminary findings that will accuse Meta Platforms of using design practices on Facebook and Instagram that keep young users addicted. This move by EU regulators could lead to significant curbs on the social media giant's operations, drawing parallels to regulations already implemented or considered by countries like the UK. The focus is on the platform's design elements that are believed to exploit psychological vulnerabilities in minors, contributing to excessive use and potential harm.