WIRED
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Meta Faces Fresh Probe Over 'Addictive' Effect on Kids
The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram for potentially addictive effects on children, following similar probes into TikTok.
Meta and TikTok are under investigation for addictive and harmful effects on young users, including exposure to negative content and unrealistic body images.
The investigations aim to ensure compliance with the Digital Services Act for protecting the mental and physical health of young Europeans online. [ more ]