Infinite scrolling on trial: Social media and kids

A jury last week found Meta and Google designed their social media platforms to hook young users without a concern for their well being.

The case was brought forth by a woman who had been using social media since the age of 6. She testified that she became addicted to social media as a child and that the addiction worsened her mental health struggles.

On Midday Edition Wednesday, we talk about the case and how social media features like infinite scrolling and autoplay can lead to problematic social media use.

Guest:

Kristen Vacarro, associate professor of computer science and engineering, UC San Diego