John Curtis: “These companies have internal data to measure when their…”

“Yes. Do those systems or algorithms often function in ways that resemble addictive or compulsive use patterns? I'm getting yes. Do you believe these companies, do you believe These companies have internal data to measure when their products are driving unhealthy usage patterns. like late night use, compulsive refresh and escalating content intensity? Does their business model incentivize profit over well being? All right, just for the record, we got unanimous yeses on all of those.” (01:51–01:58)

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