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EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users
By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 10, 2026
· 3 min read
The European Union accused Meta on Friday of breaching its social media law by designing Facebook and Instagram to get users hooked, and demanded it disable “key addictive features” like infinite scrolling. The EU's executive arm issued a fresh set of charges against Meta Platforms as part of its...
Key takeaway The EU's executive arm issued a fresh set of charges against Meta Platforms as part of its investigation under the 27-nation bloc's strict digital rule book known as the Digital Services Act.
Why this matters in The Pearland
For Pearland residents, the European Union's crackdown on Meta's addictive design features may seem like a distant issue, but it has significant implications for local families and communities. As social media usage continues to shape the way people in Pearland interact and access information, the EU's push for greater accountability from tech platforms could influence how companies operate globally, including in the Houston area. The fact that Meta has already introduced measures like Teen Accounts, which allow parents to control screen time and block access to Instagram at night, suggests that the company is aware of the need to protect vulnerable users. As Pearland parents and caregivers navigate the complexities of social media usage among children and teenagers, they may welcome stricter regulations on addictive design features, which could help mitigate the potential harms associated with excessive screen time and compulsive use.
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Category: library ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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