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Tech Giants Face Scrutiny Over Social Media Addiction and Design
Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok are under fire for allegedly creating "addiction machines" through their platform designs. Legal trials in the US and warnings from the EU highlight growing concerns over the impact of social media on users.
6 Feb, 13:55 — 10 Feb, 07:25
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BBC10 Feb, 07:25
Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial hears
The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles
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TikTok told to change 'addictive design' by EU or face massive fines
TikTok says it plans to challenge the "categorically false and entirely meritless" accusations.
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