This comes as no surprise. It’s what happens when you built a social network for the profit, not the people. It needs to stop and people need good alternatives.

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/mar/25/jury-verdict-us-first-social-media-addiction-trial-meta-youtube?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Meta and YouTube designed addictive products that harmed young people, jury finds

Jury in Los Angeles awards plaintiff damages of $6m, with Meta to pay 70% and YouTube the remainder

The Guardian