The EU checks Instagram and Facebook. Both belong to the company Meta. The EU sees a big risk for children. Some functions make users want to use apps more. This is called addiction. For example, the apps show endless new content. Videos also start to play on their own. This keeps people on the apps for too long.
The EU wants changes from Meta now. Meta should stop the endless content feed. Meta should also give breaks to users. Current protection for children is too weak. People can easily ignore these rules. Meta says: We protect young users already. The company does not agree with the EU.
If Meta does not change, Meta pays a fine. This fine is a lot of money. It is up to 12 billion Euro. There are also lawsuits against Meta in the USA. The EU also checks the app TikTok. The EU sees risks for young people there too.
