Is Social Media Addictive?

Meta and Google have been accused of creating “addiction machines” in a Los Angeles jury trial. The 20-year-old plaintiff claims that social media design features contributed to her mental health challenges. Meanwhile, as 1,500 similar lawsuits await the outcome in L.A., a number of countries are moving to ban social platforms for under-16s. Learn about the engagement loops designed to keep users scrolling, the safety features currently in place for teens, and the growing push for restrictions.