Draft law: the EU's Digital Fairness Act would require companies to let adults disable addictive features and will target AI systems that simulate relationships

Adults will be able to disable addictive features on social media platforms.

The EU's Digital Fairness Act draft law would require companies to let adults disable addictive features on platforms and target AI systems that simulate relationships.

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This draft law signals a new wave of EU curbs on social media, specifically targeting addictive design choices and AI chatbots that mimic human interaction. It aims to give users more control over their online experiences and the AI they engage with, potentially reshaping how platforms are designed and how AI is deployed.