addictive

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Jurors concluded that Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, and Google, the parent company of YouTube, had intentionally built addictive social media platforms that harmed her mental health.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

What they are is addictive, catchy, energizing and undeniable.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The longer these companies leave addictive, impairing features in place, the more plaintiffs they’ll create.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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

It had to do with both aliens and yoga and was surprisingly addictive, but Twig refused to play it.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller