"Yesterday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in a trial that many industry watchers say could have severe ramifications for social media giants, depending on how it turns out. At the heart of the trial is the question of whether social media companies like Meta, via its Facebook and Instagram platforms, purposely designed said platforms to be addictive. Since the trial began, many Big Tech execs have taken the stand to give testimony, and yesterday it was Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's turn."
"If the thought of AI smart glasses annoys you, you're not alone. This week, the judge presiding over a historic social media addiction trial took a harsh stance on the AI-powered gadgets, which many bystanders find invasive of their privacy: Stop recording or face contempt of court. Here's what you need to know. What's happened? Yesterday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in a trial that many industry watchers say could have severe ramifications for social media giants, depending on how it turns out."
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified yesterday in a high-profile social media addiction trial focusing on whether platforms like Facebook and Instagram were purposely designed to be addictive. The trial could have severe consequences for major social media companies depending on the verdict. Multiple Big Tech executives have provided testimony. Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl intervened during Zuckerberg’s appearance to address the use of AI-powered eyewear in the courtroom. The judge warned anyone wearing Meta’s Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses to stop recording and delete any footage or face contempt of court. The episode highlighted privacy and bystander concerns around AI smart glasses.
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