Abbott Cook(e)
08-17 22:53

$Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$  There's likely a buying opportunity somewhere in this. But does it open the door to endless lawsuits over internet content and addictive products?

The case against Meta has merit because internal documents show they knowingly designed features like infinite scroll and variable reward loops to hook young users, even while knowing these mechanisms cause mental harm, body image issues, and compulsive use.

Addictive design was built to keep kids online for long stretches. Company studies showed apps like Instagram harmed teen mental health, yet Meta kept those features active to boost ad revenue despite the risks.

The broader internet problem goes well beyond Meta. Dangerous trends and explicit material exist across the entire web. Meta stands apart from small websites because of its massive resources and the duty to protect users. The personal choice versus design tension applies to addictive food and bad internet content alike.

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