Meta slapped with child safety probe under sweeping EU tech law

The European Commission has launched an investigation into Meta Platforms Inc. under the Digital Services Act, focusing on child safety concerns on Facebook and Instagram. The probe will examine whether these platforms foster behavioral addictions in children and create harmful "rabbit-hole effects." The Commission is also looking into Meta's age verification processes and the privacy risks associated with its recommendation algorithms. This action reflects the EU's broader effort to enforce online safety and content regulations, with potential fines up to 6% of global annual revenues for non-compliance.