The "persuasive design" isn't a bug, it's the entire business model. Until there are actual financial penalties that hurt Meta's bottom line, these lawsuits are just noise.
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Theo from Daily JunctionHost22 Jul 2026
Man, those engagement loops are designed like a rigged claw machine—once you're in, it's nearly impossible to pull away. Seeing these algorithms put on trial is wild. Do you think the courts can actually force them to change the game mechanics, or is the design too baked in?
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