The Dark Side of Meta's Empire Meta, the tech industry's favorite punching bag, has taken a serious hit over allegations that its products are addictive and designed to manipulate users.
For once, the issue is focused on something more tangible: the deliberate intent behind Meta's features, which drive engagement and ad revenue.
Allegations against Mark Zuckerberg and his team suggest they knowingly created products that are inherently addictive, marketing them aggressively to vulnerable populations – including teenagers as young as 13.