Social media features such as infinite scroll and personalised feeds can drive compulsive use. Experts argue that Big Tech should change its business models for meaningful change.

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EU intensifies probe into Meta under Digital Services Act over claims Facebook and Instagram use addictive design harming ...

The EU is preparing preliminary findings in its Meta addictive design probe, which could bring a fine worth up to 6% of global sales.

Social media is designed to be addictive, jurors in a landmark trial against two of the largest social media companies have found. Research in recent years has increasingly suggested a causal link ...

In 2020, the documentary ‘The Social Dilemma’ received widespread critical acclaim for its eye-opening messages on the user manipulation of social media platforms and their impacts on mental health, ...

The European Commission launched the probe into TikTok under its content law, the Digital Services Act, in February 2024 – Copyright AFP Adnan Beci The EU said ...

The European Union will be tackling how to keep children safe from social media's "addictive design" through new legislation, according to European Union Commission President Ursula von der ‌Leyen.

The EU said Friday that it had told TikTok it needs to change its “addictive design” or risk heavy fines. The European Commission launched the probe into TikTok ...