Meta Faces Dual Regulatory Fronts as EU Charges Loom and UK Strategy Shifts

Meta finds itself navigating one of its most significant regulatory challenges to date, with the European Commission preparing formal charges under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The allegations center on the company’s purported failure to implement an effective system for users to report and remove illegal content from its platforms. This move by Brussels could result in penalties reaching up to 6% of Meta’s global annual revenue, a figure translating into billions of dollars and potentially ranking among the largest fines ever imposed on a technology firm.

Concurrently, Meta has announced a strategic pivot in the United Kingdom. Following discussions with the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the social media giant will introduce a new, ad-free subscription model. This offers users a choice between a... Read more...