Brussels: Instagram and Facebook are built to be addictive

Preliminary DSA finding targets infinite scroll, autoplay and push notifications.

On 10 July 2026 the Commission’s preliminary finding under the Digital Services Act said Meta’s use of infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications and personalised recommender systems breaches its duty to assess and reduce risks to users on Instagram and Facebook, including minors. A final non-compliance decision could cost Meta up to 6% of its global turnover. TikTok received a similar preliminary finding on 6 February 2026.

For youIf the finding sticks, expect calmer defaults EU-wide — screen-time breaks, less autoplay, feeds that let you go.

Next: Meta can reply before the Commission decides. As of 29 September 2026 there is no final decision in either the Meta or the TikTok case.

Verified against the sources above on 29 September 2026. Plain-language summary — not the legal text and not legal advice.