META'S LEGAL PUSH AGAINST CRITIC BACKFIRES

Wynn-Williams, who wrote 'Careless People' about her experiences at Meta, violated a settlement agreement requiring her silence. Meta's decision to escalate legally, however, has drawn criticism for exploiting a power imbalance between the tech giant and an individual. The pursuit comes as Meta faces separate regulatory pressure from the European Union under the Digital Services Act. The EU is demanding Meta disable auto-play and infinite scroll—features designed to maximize user engagement—or risk significant penalties. Together, these developments paint Meta as increasingly defensive. The legal action against Wynn-Williams risks further damaging the company's reputation, while EU enforcement signals growing regulatory scrutiny of Meta's core business practices. Both scenarios underscore mounting pressure on the social media giant from critics and regulators alike.