The European Commission has accused Meta of not addressing mental health risks linked to its platform design.
The European Commission has accused Meta of not addressing mental health risks linked to its platform design. In a charge sheet released on Friday, the commission said that features such as video autoplay and infinite scroll keep users engaged for longer periods. The commission argued that these tools shift users' attention into an automatic mode, which it says can lead to unhealthy habits and compulsive use. The agency noted that it is reviewing Meta's response and indicated that further regulatory measures could be taken if the design continues to pose risks. The commission has not specified a timeline for required changes, but it has signaled intent to enforce compliance.
- Publisher
- guardian
- Reliability
- high
- Published
- 7/11/2026, 10:00:36 AM
- Retrieved
- 7/11/2026, 10:00:36 AM
- Relevance
- 80%
- Confidence
- 85%

