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Is social media addictive by design and can you beat the algorithm?

Euronews · May 12, 2026, 12:00 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Social media features such as infinite scroll and personalised feeds can drive compulsive use. Experts argue that Big Tech should change its business models for meaningful change.

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Is social media addictive by design and can you beat the algorithm?

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