EU Tells Meta to Disable Autoplay and Infinite Scroll or Face Massive Fines

European regulators have told Meta to disable autoplay and infinite scroll on its platforms or risk massive fines under the Digital Services Act, arguing the features are designed to keep users hooked. The demand could force sweeping changes to how Facebook and Instagram are built, and it marks one of the most direct regulatory challenges yet to the engagement-maximizing design at the heart of social media.