Tech Giants Use Slot Machine Tactics on Kids
#SocialMediaAddiction #DigitalWellbeingSocial media and video games use four addictive design features rooted in gambling: solitude, endless content, rapid feedback, and teasing algorithms. These create a "machine zone" that especially harms children by encouraging excessive screen time. read more
YouTube Email Exposes Viewer Addiction Goal
#SocialMediaAddiction #TechLiabilityA 2022 email from a YouTube employee stated the company's goal was "viewer addiction," revealed in a major lawsuit. Over 10,000 plaintiffs allege social media platforms intentionally designed addictive features, harming children's mental health. read more
Social Media Addiction Trial Grips Courtroom
#SocialMediaAddiction #TechLiabilityA 20-year-old testifies in a landmark trial, claiming childhood social media use was addictive and harmed her mental health. The case against Meta and YouTube could set a precedent for thousands of similar lawsuits against tech platforms. read more
Zuckerberg Faces Court Over Youth Addiction Claims
#MetaLawsuit #SocialMediaAddictionMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in court, denying that social media addicts youth. He faced tough questions about a lawsuit alleging platforms harmed a user from age nine. The case could set a major precedent for tech accountability. read more
Social Media Addiction Trial Puts Tech Giants on Defense
#SocialMediaAddiction #TechAccountabilityMark Zuckerberg testifies in a landmark trial alleging Meta and Google designed addictive social media features that harmed children. The case, representing over 1,600 families, could set a precedent for holding tech giants accountable for youth mental health impacts. read more
Lawsuit Accuses Meta of Designing Addictive Features Harming Children
#InstagramLawsuit #SocialMediaAddictionA family of a New York teenager sues Meta for $5bn over claims that Instagram's features are addictive to children, citing harm to mental health. The lawsuit accuses Meta of intentionally designing compulsive features to keep minors constantly scrolling and liking. read more