>>The bloc's regulators ruled last year that Meta must give users the option to opt out of personalized ads based on their activity on their platforms.

The suggested subscription model could yet change, as it is not clear whether EU regulators will deem the new plan as compliant with EU laws.<<

extortion, is not 'giving an option'.

amazon has done this a number of times, it seems FB is following a play from MS, by copying the competition a day late and a dollar short.