States sue Meta over Instagram's addictive design; experts debate potential fixes
Four states are suing Meta, alleging Instagram and Facebook are engineered to keep young users engaged through infinite scroll, autoplay, and recommendation algorithms. Safety advocate Larry Magid compares the experience to a self-refilling chocolate box that encourages overconsumption. The trial could force Meta to restrict these features, though doing so may reduce the platforms' appeal.
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Original headline: “Instagram is like a digital cigarette and box of chocolates that ‘encourages gluttony.’ How do you fix that?.” Browse more stories.