Meta Released Ad-Free Plans For Instagram, Facebook In Europe

Meta Rolled Out Ad-Free Plans For Instagram, Facebook

Meta Platforms will introduce a subscription plan in Europe allowing users to use Facebook and Instagram without ads to meet EU regulations.

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The EU regulations threaten to curb Meta's ability to personalize ads for users without their consent and hurt its major revenue source.

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