# EU accuses Meta of neglecting addictive design mental health risks

The European Commission formally accused Meta of failing to address mental health risks from the "addictive design" of Facebook and Instagram, especially for children. The EU claims Meta violated the Digital Services Act by not adequately assessing and mitigating these harms. This could lead to hefty fines and force changes in platform design, setting a precedent for regulating addictive technology.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/10/eu-accuses-meta-failing-tackle-mental-health-risks-addictive-design) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:38:29 GMT