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- The European Union opened up an investigation into Meta, the U.S.-based social media giant, for the addictive effect Facebook and Instagram have on children.
- The investigation could have far-reaching implications for how the company’s products are designed.
- In a statement, the European Commission said Meta’s products may be exploiting the weaknesses and inexperience of minors to create a dependency on their platforms, which threatens their mental well-being.
- The EU said it has been in touch with U.S. counterparts about the investigation, as three dozen states have sued Meta for using “psychologically manipulative product features” to entice children, which is a violation of consumer protection laws.
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