"Lawyers for the plaintiffs, who argue that Meta intentionally designed its social media platforms to be addictive, have the opportunity to grill Zuckerberg about whether he knew of harms his company's products could inflict on young people's mental health. The plaintiffs have already made public internal documents they say prove their point. This is the first time Zuckerberg is addressing concerns about child safety before a jury at trial."
"Tech companies have long relied on a federal law that shields them from liability for content posted by users, but the plaintiffs' novel argument which is focused on harmful design and not individual actors has so far sidestepped this defense. The initial trial in Los Angeles focuses on a 20-year-old woman, known as KGM, who says her compulsive use of Youtube and Instagram worsened her depression and suicidal thoughts."
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying at a landmark trial accusing Meta of intentionally designing addictive social media that harmed young people's mental health. A security guard asked him about metal at a courthouse metal detector and he said he wore a gold chain. Plaintiffs presented internal documents alleging Meta knew of harms and are questioning whether the company knew its products could worsen youth depression and suicidal thoughts. The plaintiffs' design-focused theory seeks to avoid federal immunity that protects platforms for user content. The Los Angeles bellwether trial centers on KGM, a 20-year-old who blames Youtube and Instagram for worsening her mental health.
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