Instagram parent Meta hit with online child safety probe in Europe

Instagram parent Meta will face an investigation in Europe over its alleged failure to protect kids online from social media addiction, dangerous content and other harmful effects, regulators said Thursday.The European Commission is probing whether Meta is in violation of the Digital Services Act — a sweeping law that took effect last year and requires Big Tech firms to police content on their platforms.Officials said they are concerned Facebook and Instagram “may stimulate behavioral addictions in children ...