Source: International Business Times
According to the Commission, Meta overlooked available information showing how long young users spend on Instagram and Facebook during nighttime hours and how content formats such as Reels and Stories may contribute to excessive platform use. Unsplash Meta has been found in preliminary breach of the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) after regulators concluded that several design features on Instagram and Facebook encourage excessive use and fail to adequately protect children and vulnerable users. The findings add to mounting regulatory pressure on major technology companies as governments continue tightening oversight of online platforms amid broader concerns about digital safety and the spread of harmful content during global crises.