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Digital addiction, legal issues?

2 points by MR_HANDS 9 years ago · 0 comments · 1 min read


recently, i was watching 60 minutes and one of the stories was a piece on how app developers use psychological tricks, skinner boxes etc. to keep people using the apps. i was wondering if there are any laws or legal precedent of a company being sued for producing and selling an addictive app.

i could see a case being made for some app, somehow being knowingly and maliciously developed to trigger addictive behaviors, a little bit any way.

any thoughts?

thanks-

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