In preliminary findings, the EU Commission said Facebook and Instagram's addictive design violates the DSA, telling Meta to make changes or risk a hefty fine
THE SO WHAT
By labeling “addictive design” a DSA violation, Brussels is turning engagement UX into a regulated feature, not just a growth hack. Any platform with feeds or streaks in the EU should be inventorying nudges, timers, and scroll mechanics now—before they’re negotiating them under enforcement pressure.
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