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In a California case, lawyers argued that Instagram and YouTube designed features meant to get their client, a young woman identified as KGM, addicted to social media, including infinite scroll, autoplay, and incessant notifications.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

“The plaintiff’s attorneys argued that features like algorithmic recommendations and infinite scroll make the apps addictive and lead to mental harm.”

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

They did not argue that Instagram or YouTube should be liable for what users posted, but rather that the platforms themselves, which weaponize infinite scroll, autoplay, and addictive feeds, are dangerous products.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Her lawyers argued that features of Instagram, like infinite scroll, were designed to be addictive.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“Is this from your scroll? Why are you meeting people from your scroll, Anony Mouse?”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows