Dating apps, including Tinder and Hinge, face class-action lawsuit in California over addictive, gamified designs.

Dating apps can be as addictive as gambling, as they exploit users' curiosity and hope for connections, creating an increased usage and tolerance, according to experts. Tinder, Hinge, and other Match dating apps are facing a class-action lawsuit in California for designing their platforms with game-like features that lock users into a "perpetual pay-to-play loop".

April 27, 2024
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