Meta commits to give EU users choice on personalized ads
( December 8, 2025, 11:42 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Facebook and Instagram will give EU users the possibility to get less personalized ads, following commitments by Meta acknowledged by the European Commission on Monday. "This is the first time that such a choice is offered on Meta’s social networks," the regulator said in a press release. The commitment follows months of discussions between Meta and the commission, following findings in April that the platform was in breach of provisions of the Digital Markets Act.Press release follows....
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