addictive

Example Sentences

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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

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

“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

A New Mexico jury found Meta Platforms guilty of failing to protect children online, and one in Los Angeles found that Meta and YouTube designed addictive social media.

From Barron's

Tech giants Meta and YouTube were found to be liable for designing their platforms to be addictive, which harmed a 20-year-old's mental health.

From BBC