Digital WorldGlobal issuesSticky Apps: Why you can’t stop scrolling01:29This browser does not support the video element.Digital WorldGlobal issuesMatthias Steinbrecher 10/29/2026October 29, 2026Some of the most powerful AI systems are the ones we barely notice, in the apps we use every day. Each time we open TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube, the algorithm quietly gets to work in the background. Copy linkAdvertisement