Meta is reportedly set to face charges from the European Commission (EC) for failing to effectively remove illegal content from Facebook and Instagram, just as it rolled out a new AI-driven video feature within its AI app.

According to Bloomberg, the EC is preparing a charge sheet accusing Meta of failing to provide adequate tools on Facebook and Instagram for users to flag and remove illegal content. The move follows an investigation launched in April, and if confirmed, the Facebook owner could face fines of up to 6 per cent of its global annual sales.

The company will initially have an opportunity to respond to the allegations or propose corrective measures. Spokesperson Ben Walters, EMEA policy communications manager at Meta, denied the claims, stating the company opposes “any suggestion we have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA)” and is engaging with European Union officials.

Under the DSA, large digital platforms with more than 45 million monthly active users in the EU are required to deploy effective moderation systems to counter illegal and harmful content. Meta is currently also the subject of two separate DSA probes for disinformation and child protection, with players such as TikTok, X and AliExpress also facing EU scrutiny.

Vibes
Seperately, Meta launched a new feature within its Meta AI app, dubbed Vibes, focused on short-form, AI-generated videos. The tool allows users to create videos from scratch, remix existing clips, add music and cross-post to Instagram and Facebook Stories.

Videos seen on Meta’s Instagram platform can also be tapped and remixed in the Meta AI app. The company noted that more advanced creation tools and collaborations with artists and creators are in store for future upgrades to the feature.