Tobacco's Fallen Hero Sees Social Media's Addiction Trap – And It's Déjà Vu
Jeffrey Wigand stares at his screen, headlines screaming Meta's liability for addictive feeds. It's 1994 all over again – but with likes instead of lung cancer.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Jeffrey Wigand draws direct lines from Big Tobacco's child-targeting to social media's algorithm addiction. 𝕏
- Recent Meta/YouTube verdicts mark first legal accountability for youth harm, fueled by whistleblower docs. 𝕏
- This could spark ethical AI evolution, mandating addiction safeguards in future platforms. 𝕏
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Originally reported by The Guardian - AI
