EU regulators target addictive social media design

[VidiTechnica]

European regulators are discussing stricter rules around addictive design features in social media apps. Infinite scrolling, autoplay systems and engagement loops are reportedly under closer scrutiny.

A lot of people agree social media became intentionally manipulative, especially for younger users. The difficult part is deciding where user responsibility ends and platform responsibility begins.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/eu-social-media-addictive-design-rules-2026-05-11/

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/eu-social-media-addictive-design-rules-2026-05-11/

[Storm52]

Infinite scroll absolutely changed attention spans

[Cheugy89]

Tech companies optimise addiction openly now

[Always_David72]

People also need self control though

[StevenArroyo]

Kids probably need stronger protections honestly