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European Commission says Instagram and Facebook's addictive design breaches the Digital Services Act

European Commission says Instagram and Facebook's addictive design breaches the Digital Services Act

The latest phone-industry story is really a question about value: what has to improve before another expensive upgrade feels like a smart decision instead of a reflex.

Phones are mature products, so the smallest useful details now carry more weight: software support, battery life, camera reliability, pricing, repairs and whether upgrades still feel necessary.

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If AI is addictive

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AI is moving out of the theatre of demos and into the quieter world of daily tools, where access, trust, privacy, and usefulness matter more than hype.

AI is now past the stage where novelty alone is enough. The useful tools will be reliable, legible, private enough for ordinary use, and valuable after the first burst of curiosity fades.

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