"A Los Angeles jury found in favor of a 20-year-old plaintiff known as KGM, who sued Meta and Google, alleging that design features like infinite scroll, filters, and autoplay kept her online as much as 16 hours a day."
"The verdict could open the door to thousands of similar lawsuits—and even end up limiting how far Big Tech can go in competing for our attention."
"Clients at treatment centers like reSTART give up smartphones, gaming, social media, and other tech for months, spending 24 to 30 hours a week in intensive therapy."
"The answer to whether 'tech addiction' is real is not simple, as it ranges from casual use to severe compulsive behaviors that disrupt lives."
A Los Angeles jury found in favor of a 20-year-old plaintiff, KGM, who sued Meta and Google for design features on social media that led to excessive screen time and mental health issues. The case could inspire similar lawsuits and challenge Big Tech's attention-grabbing strategies. The concept of 'tech addiction' is debated, with some experiencing severe consequences, while others engage in lighter usage. Treatment centers exist for those severely affected by digital overuse, offering intensive therapy and a break from technology.
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