NL Judge: Meta must respect user's choice of recommendation system
5 hours ago
- #Digital Rights
- #User Autonomy
- #Meta Lawsuit
- Bits of Freedom sued Meta for violating the Digital Services Act (DSA), demanding users have a non-profiled feed option on Instagram and Facebook.
- The judge ruled Meta's current system violates the DSA by not preserving user choice, disrupting autonomy, and must adjust its apps accordingly.
- Meta's revenue model relies on interest- and behavior-based ads, subtly pushing users toward profiled feeds while hiding non-profiled options.
- The ruling is seen as a step toward reining in Meta's power, though more action is needed globally to ensure compliance with laws protecting user autonomy.
- The case highlights the importance of user control over social media feeds, especially during election periods, to safeguard democratic participation.