Social Media Trends Brussels Takes Aim at the “Attention Economy”: The EU’s Landmark Case Against Meta’s Addictive Design July 21, 2026 Siti Muinah The European Union has escalated its regulatory crusade against Big Tech, launching a formal investigation that could fundamentally alter the user experience on Facebook and Instagram. On Friday, the European…
Social Media Trends The Battle for Attention: EU Challenges Meta Over "Addictive" Platform Design July 11, 2026 Pevita Pearce In a move that signals a seismic shift in how global regulators view the architecture of social media, the European Commission has formally accused Meta—the parent company of Facebook and…