Irish Regulator Investigates Meta Over 'Dark Patterns' on Social Media
Ireland's data protection regulator has launched an investigation into Meta regarding the use of 'dark patterns' in the recommender systems of Facebook and Instagram. This probe could result in a maximum fine of €20 billion for the tech giant.
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Meta's algorithms in the spotlight
Terms like "algorithm" and "recommender system" have entered the common lexicon in recent years, particularly in the area of online safety, writes Brian O'Donovan.
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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.
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The investigation will examine whether users are being steered away from non-personalised feeds.
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