addictive

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The finished product is indulgent and addictive, flavoring the humble chia seed with freshly brewed Thai tea, maple syrup and vanilla extract, alongside a dollop of homemade coconut whipped cream.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

A young woman won a legal case against Meta and Google’s YouTube after accusing the companies of designing their apps to be addictive.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

He knew he needed a simple way to show a jury that Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube were designed to be addictive and were harmful to young people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

But attorney Mark Lanier framed the surprise victory in L.A. for his client — who alleged Instagram and YouTube were designed to be addictive for young users — as nothing short of a cosmic triumph.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

They might be compelling, say many researchers, but not addictive.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel