Deliberately

Class-Action Lawsuit Argues Dating Apps Like Tinder and Hinge Are Deliberately Addictive, Contradicting Their Intended Purpose

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Dating apps like Tinder and Hinge are facing a class-action federal lawsuit filed in California on Valentine’s Day, alleging that they are intentionally designed to be addictive. The lawsuit claims that hidden algorithms encourage users to stay on the apps and “gamify dating,” contrary to their stated purpose of facilitating genuine connections and relationships. Six plaintiffs argue that these apps, owned by Match Group which also includes Match.com, OkCupid, Hinge, and Plenty of Fish, have created a business model that thrives on cultivating a sense of addiction and driving costly subscriptions. … Read more

Lawsuit Accuses Dating Apps of Deliberately Fueling Addiction, Dominating Traditional Courtship

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SAN FRANCISCO – A group of six users of popular dating apps Tinder, Hinge, and others have filed a lawsuit against Match Group Inc, the Dallas-based company that owns these platforms. The lawsuit, filed on Valentine’s Day, claims that these dating apps are deliberately designed to make their users addicted. In a 58-page complaint, the individuals argue that the apps have transformed social norms and replaced traditional courtship with technology. According to the users, while online dating has made it more convenient for people to connect and form relationships, it has come at a heavy … Read more

Nevada Attorney General Launches Lawsuits Against Social Media Giants, Accusing Platforms of Deliberately Addicting Youth

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Las Vegas, Nevada – Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has filed civil lawsuits against several popular social media platforms, including TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. The lawsuits allege that the algorithms used by these platforms have been intentionally designed to addict young users. According to Ford’s office, these addictive designs have led to various negative effects on the mental and physical health, privacy, and safety of young people. The lawsuits specifically point out features such as endless scrolling, disappearing content, and dopamine-inducing rewards as tactics used by these platforms to maximize usage and manipulate … Read more