TAKE OUR POLL – Is Social Media Addiction A Tech Company Problem
Can you actually become addicted to social media? And if that happens… should someone else be held responsible?
That’s the question now front and center in a Los Angeles courtroom — and it could have major implications for tech companies and users alike.
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Attorneys for a 20-year-old woman are arguing that the addictive design of platforms like Meta and YouTube contributed to serious mental health struggles.
In opening statements, the plaintiff — identified in court as “Kaley” — described social media as a “digital casino.” Her legal team claims features like endless scrolling and algorithm-driven feeds are intentionally designed to trigger dopamine responses, keeping users hooked. According to the lawsuit, that led to anxiety, depression, and body image issues.
Attorneys for the tech companies push back, arguing Kaley’s struggles stemmed from a difficult family situation — not from the platforms themselves.
Adding even more attention to the case: Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify later this week.
This case could help define where personal responsibility ends — and corporate responsibility begins.
Now we want to know what YOU think.
Take our quick poll below and make your voice heard. We’ll share the results — and what they reveal about public opinion — in our follow-up story.
Your opinion matters. Cast your vote now.
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