The Dark Side of Tech's Addiction: Why Meta's Secrets Matter The latest revelations in the trial against Meta should send a shiver down the spines of anyone who has scrolled through Instagram, wondering if they're losing themselves in the endless feed.
For years, social media companies have been accused of exploiting user psychology to keep people hooked – but the specifics are often fuzzy. Addiction by Design This trial is about accountability in the tech industry.
The allegations that Meta deliberately designed features to keep young users engaged, despite knowing they could harm their mental health, are a stark reminder of the tech world's willingness to put profits over people.