Dating App Companies Sued for Creating Addictive User Experiences
A lawsuit filed against Match Group claims that Tinder, Hinge, and other dating apps are designed with addictive features that encourage "compulsive" use and prioritize profit over helping users find relationships, turning them into "addicts" who purchase expensive subscriptions. The lawsuit, seeking class-action status, alleges that Match intentionally creates a perpetual pay-to-play loop and employs dopamine-manipulating product features to drive expensive subscriptions and perpetual use.