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Company Behind Popular Dating Apps Sued Over Addictive Use

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A lawsuit against Match Group claims that dating apps promote addictive use. Tinder, Hinge, and other Match dating apps are filled with addictive features that encourage “compulsive” use, the proposed class-action lawsuit, filed on Valentine’s Day, claims.

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