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Americans at Risk: Manipulation and Deception in the Digital Age

Testimony

Questioner: Kathy Castor

Harm: Addiction & problematic use
Q. · Question

Kathy Castor

A. · Response

Respondent not recorded

QuestionAsks why repeat engagement or platform addiction is harmful to individuals or society, including any economic costs.

ResponseSays quality of interaction matters more than raw engagement, and describes efforts to encourage active participation over passive scrolling.