The European Commission says Meta must make changes to the design of Facebook and Instagram after the EU concluded that certain features are “addictive” and may pose risks to users’ physical and mental health, including minors. In its communication, the Commission argues that Meta has not adequately assessed those risks under EU rules governing online platforms. The Commission’s demand focuses on altering how key features are set up by default. Reported examples include turning off or disabling functions such as autoplay and infinite scroll unless users actively choose to enable them. The EU also frames the issue as a potential breach of social media laws, requiring the company to implement “design changes” rather than continuing with the current user experience. Multiple outlets report that the Commission is pursuing compliance through formal regulatory action and that Meta is expected to respond with steps to adjust its platforms’ design settings and related user experiences. The order centers on reducing the likelihood that users—particularly young people—are drawn into prolonged use through default settings.