Pakistan, July 11 -- The European Union (EU) has raised concerns over several key features on Meta social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, as regulators intensify efforts to strengthen online safety, particularly for younger users.

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According to international media reports, the European Commission has questioned design features that encourage prolonged use of the platforms. These include infinite scrolling, automatically playing videos and highly personalised content recommendations, which regulators believe may contribute to excessive screen time and negatively affect children's mental well-being.

The Commission has reportedly asked Meta to review and modify these features to...