New Delhi, July 11 -- infinite scrolling, video autoplay, and personalized algorithmic recommendations. All three, according to the Commission, shift users into states of compulsive engagement that Meta has not adequately assessed for risks to mental and physical health.

The finding is preliminary, meaning Meta has the opportunity to respond before a final decision arrives in a few months. If the Commission's conclusion is confirmed, Meta faces a fine of up to 6 percent of its annual global turnover, a number that on Meta's recent revenue figures would represent billions of dollars. The company disagrees with what the Commission found.

"We disagree with these preliminary findings, which don't accurately take into account the significant...