The European Commission has issued a warning to Facebook’s parent company, Meta, threatening hefty fines if it doesn’t change its addictive design.

In preliminary findings, the Commission pointed out features like infinite scroll and autoplaying videos could encourage compulsive use, particularly among younger users. If no changes are made, Meta faces a fine of up to 6% of its global annual turnover.

However, Meta disagrees with these findings, arguing that it has taken significant steps to protect teens. The tech giant points out time-management tools and Teen Accounts as part of their safety measures.

The Commission is particularly concerned about the impact social media platforms can have on younger users, stating that protecting physical and mental health should be a priority. It called Meta out for failing to adequately assess risks posed by its design and the amount of time children spend online, especially at night.

This comes as part of broader efforts by the EU to better protect users, particularly children, from harmful online content. With countries like France pushing for bans on social media for minors, the EU is under pressure to act decisively.