Why TikTok’s Algorithm Keeps You Trapped in a Breakup Loop
As social media companies face scrutiny over addictive design features, mental health experts cite a stream of breakup content as an example of the failure to protect users.
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Published: 26 July 2026
Source: NYT Technology
Category: News
Topics: Healthcare
Retrieved: 27 July 2026
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