EU draft would let adults disable addictive platform features

Published Monday, November 9, 2026 · 11:14 AM EST

The EU's draft Digital Fairness Act would require companies to let adults disable addictive features, Bloomberg reported. The proposed law also targets AI systems that simulate relationships. The measures would extend European Union scrutiny of social media platforms to addictive features and AI chatbots.

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