Mark Zuckerberg faced pointed questions in a Los Angeles courtroom over whether Instagram harms children, according to The Associated Press.
The Meta CEO testified in a landmark trial alleging the company designed its platforms to addict young users. A now-20-year-old plaintiff claims early social media use worsened her depression and suicidal thoughts. Zuckerberg said existing research does not prove social media causes mental health harm and disputed claims that Meta set goals to boost time spent on Instagram.
Plaintiff attorneys highlighted internal documents and company policies on age limits and beauty filters. The case serves as a bellwether that could shape thousands of similar lawsuits against social media companies.
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