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Zuckerberg testifies at trial accusing social media firms of addicting kids to their platforms
Zuckerberg faces scrutiny over Meta's efforts to curb underage use amid allegations Instagram and YouTube caused mental health harms to youth, in a trial with 1,600+ plaintiffs.
- In Los Angeles Superior Court, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies on Wednesday about whether Meta’s platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
- The lawsuit centers on K.G.M., who alleges early Instagram and YouTube use caused addiction and worsened her depression and suicidal thoughts, claiming deliberate design choices for profit.
- Questioning has centered on cosmetic filters, with Adam Mosseri testifying that it's 'a personal thing,' and he believes it's 'possible to use Instagram more than you feel good about.'
- The case is a bellwether that could affect thousands of similar lawsuits and is the first from more than 1,600 plaintiffs, including over 350 families and over 250 school districts.
- A similar trial is expected in the Northern District of California, involving Meta and YouTube, after TikTok and Snap settled with the plaintiff last week, according to sources.
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