Meta’s Social Media Empire Is Under Siege. Its Plan for the Future Is to Watch You Even More Closely

Meta is facing significant legal challenges in Europe and the US over allegations that its social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, use addictive design features that harm users, particularly teens. The European Commission has called for major changes to reduce addictive elements like infinite scroll and autoplay, while US states are seeking substantial penalties for alleged harm to young users. Meta disputes these claims but faces potential fines and regulatory actions that could impact其