Source: Vice
Summary
Meta is facing a lawsuit over the addictive nature of its Instagram and Facebook algorithms. The lawsuit claims that the company’s use of AI-powered features, such as infinite scrolling and personalized content, has led to users developing unhealthy relationships with the platforms. The lawsuit also alleges that Meta has prioritized profits over user well-being.
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The announcement sounds ambitious.
Meta’s algorithm is being sued for being too good at its job. The AI-powered features that make Instagram and Facebook so engaging are now being blamed for users’ unhealthy relationships with the platforms. Because what’s a little addiction when there are profits to be made? The lawsuit claims that Meta has prioritized profits over user well-being, because that’s not something we’ve heard before.
This is just another case of tech companies being surprised that their products are being used exactly as intended.
Author: Evan Null
