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EU says Facebook and Instagram's 'addictive' design is illegal
The European Commission has determined that Meta Platforms' social media services, Facebook and Instagram, are in violation of the Digital Services Act due to their 'addictive' design elements. This ruling indicates that the platforms' user interface and engagement strategies are considered illegal under the new EU regulations.
Video game PEGI age-ratings are changing in Europe and it's probably not good news for EA FC Sports
PEGI, the Pan-European Game Information age-ratings body, is implementing significant updates to its criteria in June. These changes will introduce new categories to address addictive design, unmonitored online communication, and paid content, including loot boxes. Games like EA Sports FC, previously rated PEGI 3, may now receive a PEGI 16 rating due to in-app purchases like Ultimate Team card packs.
