""I think it's important to differentiate between clinical addiction and problematic use," he said when he was pressed about social media addiction. Questioned by K.G.M.'s attorney Mark Lanier, Mosseri said use of Instagram can be "problematic" when people spend excessive time on it. "It's a personal thing, but yeah, I do think it's possible to use Instagram more than you think it helps," he said. He noted several times that he is not a medical professional."
"Historically, social media platforms have been largely shielded by Section 230, a provision added to the Communications Act of 1934 that says internet companies are not liable for content users post. TikTok and Snap reached a settlement with a 20-year-old woman identified in court as K.G.M. ahead of the trial. The companies remain defendants in a series of similar lawsuits expected to go to trial this year."
A landmark Los Angeles trial will determine whether social media platforms can be held responsible for harming children. More than 1,600 plaintiffs, including over 350 families and more than 250 school districts, allege owners of Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Snap knowingly designed addictive features that harmed young users' mental health. The bellwether case centers on K.G.M., a minor who claims early social media use led to addiction and worsened mental health. Historically, Section 230 has largely shielded platforms from liability for user-posted content. TikTok and Snap settled with the plaintiff; other defendants face similar forthcoming trials.
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