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@TechDesk@flipboard.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 days ago

"IG is a drug." Documents that show Meta seemingly bragging that "teens can't switch off from Instagram even if they want to" may prove damning for the platform in a social media addiction trial that could cost them and YouTube — also a subject of the lawsuit — billions. Snapchat and TikTok were originally named too, but both have settled. Here's more from @arstechnica.

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#SocialMedia #SocialMediaAddiction #Instagram #Meta #USLaw #Technology #Tech

Ars Technica

“IG is a drug”: Internal messages may doom Meta at social media addiction trial

A loss could cost social media companies billions and force changes on platforms.
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@g400@mastodon.ie replied  ·  activity timestamp 3 days ago

@TechDesk @arstechnica In the early days, Instagram just seemed to be people sharing photos of their food. Goodness knows what it is now, and when it changed. 🤷

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