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#Instagram Chief Says #SocialMedia Is Not ‘Clinically #Addictive ’ in Landmark Trial

Adam Mosseri, who leads the Meta-owned app, testified that the company was careful to test features used by young people before releasing them.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/technology/adam-mosseri-instagram-addiction-trial.html

Instagram Chief Says Social Media Is Not ‘Clinically Addictive’ in Landmark Trial

Adam Mosseri, who leads the Meta-owned app, testified that the company was careful to test features used by young people before releasing them.

The New York Times

PrivacyDigest Feb 13

Why Tech Giants Are Accused of Causing #SocialMediaAddiction

In a series of landmark trials, plaintiffs are alleging that #Meta , #TikTok , #Snap and #YouTube caused personal injury through #addictive products. Our technology reporter Cecilia Kang describes what’s at stake for tech giants and #socialmedia users.

https://www.nytimes.com/video/technology/100000010701326/why-tech-giants-are-accused-of-causing-social-media-addiction.html

Video: Why Tech Giants Are Accused of Causing Social Media Addiction

In a series of landmark trials, plaintiffs are alleging that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products. Our technology reporter Cecilia Kang describes what’s at stake for tech giants and social media users.

OccuWorld Feb 12

Ultra-processed foods are designed to create addiction like cigarettes, confirmations from the new study

https://peakd.com/hive-196387/@davideownzall/ultra-processed-foods-are-designed-to-create-addiction-like-cigarettes-confirmations-from-the-new-study

A new study from the University of Michigan suggests that ultra-processed foods could be addictive.

#ProcessedFoods #Addictive #Profit

K U L T ™Feb 12

The #European #Commission says #TikTok's design is #addictive and wants it to #remove #infinite #scrolling

https://patreon.com/posts/european-says-is-150466100

https://youtu.be/y5tbEqmcT4M

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Giacomo Tesio Feb 7

@strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz

Good catch!

I urge you to complain to info@techoversight.org

Also, they are not on the #fediverse.

Yet I don't care much about them, and my post was not intended as an endorsement of their organization or future goals.

I just think that people should know why the mainstream #SocialNetworks are so #toxic and #addictive: it's a design goal of the #BigTech running them, and there is no wise or proper or smart way to wield them.

We can only quit them or be worthless puppets obeying their will.

eicker.news ᳇ tech news Feb 7

The #EuropeanCommission accused #TikTok of designing its app to be #addictive, citing features like infinite scroll and its recommendation engine. The Commission said TikTok must change its design to reduce compulsive use, particularly among minors and vulnerable adults. TikTok denied the allegations and stated it will challenge the findings. https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/06/eu-tiktok-disable-addictive-features-infinite-scroll-recommendation-engine/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

EU says TikTok must disable 'addictive' features like infinite scroll, fix its recommendation engine | TechCrunch

The European Commission on Friday accused TikTok of purposefully designing its app to be "addictive," calling out features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and its recommendation engine.

TechCrunch

Osna.FM Feb 6

The European Commission has tentatively found TikTok in breach of the Digital Services Act. According to a notice released on Friday, the issue concerns the pla... https://news.osna.fm/?p=33305 | #news #act #addictive #commission #design

EU Commission Flags TikTok's Addictive Design as Digital Services Act Violation, Threatening 6 % of Global Revenue Fine - Osna.FM

EU Commission flags TikTok for addiction risk and Digital Services Act violations, citing infinite scroll, autoplay, push alerts and ultra‑personalized recommendations.

Osna.FM