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Last Updated:July 10, 2026, 19:41 IST
The European Commission stated that features such as video autoplay and infinite scroll, which provide an endless stream of content, “shift the brain into autopilot mode."
Meta has rejected the allegations, citing measures it has taken to protect teenagers. (Reuters photo)
Tech conglomerate Meta, which has faced scrutiny over multiple issues in recent years, is facing another accusation from the European Union (EU).
EU regulators have alleged that Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, has failed to address the risks posed by its “addictive design" to users’ physical and mental health.
The European Commission released an official charge sheet against the company, headed by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, on Friday, stating that features such as video autoplay and infinite scroll, which provide an endless stream of content, “shift the brain into autopilot mode, contributing to unhealthy habits and compulsive use".
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