EU Slaps Meta With Preliminary DSA Findings Over Child Safety

The European Commission just fired a warning shot at Meta. Preliminary findings under the Digital Services Act say both Instagram and Facebook are failing to prevent children under 13 from accessing their platforms.

That's a big deal. The DSA requires platforms to actively protect minors — not just slap up an age gate and call it a day. The Commission's investigation found Meta isn't doing enough to enforce its own minimum age requirements.

This isn't just a stern letter. The probe could escalate into substantial fines. Under the DSA, penalties can reach up to 6% of a company's global annual revenue. For Meta, that's potentially billions on the table.

The findings are preliminary, meaning Meta gets a chance to respond. But the EU's executive arm has made clear it's not backing down on platform accountability when kids are involved.