A senior executive at a major artificial intelligence company revealed his personal experience that led to his addiction to a popular short-video platform, forcing him to permanently delete the application. He explained that the recommendation algorithms on these platforms are designed with extreme precision to capture users' attention for prolonged, uncontrollable periods, comparing their effect to narcotics. These statements coincide with the company's move to shut down some of its video-generation applications to focus on core priorities, and work in collaboration with global designers to develop new smart devices aimed at reducing digital noise and annoying notifications rather than increasing user screen time.