Meta must let users choose how to see posts: Court
A Dutch court ruled in October that Meta (the company behind Facebook and Instagram) that people in the Netherlands must be allowed to stick with their favorite chronological feeds, instead of being forced back to algorithm-driven ones.
The court said Meta's habit of switching users back without asking breaks European Union rules meant to protect digital choice and fairness.
Meta was given a deadline to fix things
This is a big win for anyone who wants more control over what they see online.
The case (sparked by worries about fair debate before Dutch elections) meant Meta was given a deadline to fix things or face hefty daily fines.
It's among the first cases testing the European Union Digital Services Act in civil court, so it could change how social media works across Europe.