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Lerctoday at 2:27 PM2 repliesview on HN

"They don't only build apps; they build traps," Lanier said, saying Meta and YouTube pursued "addiction by design," making his arguments using props like a toy Ferrari and a mini slot machine.

These are opening remarks, Perhaps we should wait until they actually present evidence.


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chinathrowtoday at 3:10 PM

Have you ever used YT shorts? No further evidence needed, your honor.

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6stringmerctoday at 2:36 PM

Yes I’m eagerly awaiting the internal emails acknowledging the priorities of revenue over user health too!

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