addictive design

The EU is intensifying its regulation of social media giants like TikTok and Instagram to combat “addictive design” features. Measures target endless scrolling, autoplay, and push notifications. The EU is also scrutinizing Meta for age verification enforcement and investigating platforms for potentially harmful content. An EU-developed age verification app is planned for integration into digital wallets. This push follows a US court ruling and Meta’s violation of the Digital Services Act, reflecting a global trend towards stricter child online safety measures.