EU Orders Meta to Disable Infinite Scroll and Autoplay by Default or Face 6% Revenue Fine

The European Commission found Meta breached the Digital Services Act by failing to mitigate systemic risks from addictive design on Facebook and Instagram. The regulator demands Meta disable infinite scroll and autoplay by default, introduce mandatory screen-time breaks, and deprioritize engagement in recommendation algorithms. Meta has the right to submit a formal rebuttal before any fine is confirmed. This is the Commission's second Meta enforcement action this year, following April's age-verification breach finding.