Irish Regulator Investigates Meta Over Algorithms and 'Dark Patterns'
Ireland's data protection regulator has launched an investigation into Meta, focusing on its algorithms and the use of 'dark patterns' on Facebook and Instagram feeds. The inquiry could potentially lead to significant fines for the tech giant.
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Read full article →Meta faces maximum €20bn fine from Irish regulator over ‘dark patterns’ from recommender systems
Ireland’s media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has announced two new investigations into Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram, to determine whether it is using “dark patterns” to “manipulate” and prevent EU citizens from choosing their own algorithmic recommender systems, as is now required under EU law.
Read full article →Irish regulator investigating Meta over ‘dark patterns’ on your Facebook and Instagram feeds
The investigation will examine whether users are being steered away from non-personalised feeds.
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