"Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is scheduled to testify on Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court as part of a landmark trial about social media and safety that's being likened to the industry's "Big Tobacco" moment. The trial, which began in late January, centers on a young woman who alleged that she became addicted to social media and video streaming apps like Instagram and YouTube."
"Lawyers representing the plaintiff contend that Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snap misled the public about the safety of their services and knew that the design of their apps and certain features caused mental health harms to young users. Meta has denied the allegations and a spokesperson told CNBC in a statement that "The question for the jury in Los Angeles is whether Instagram was a substantial factor in the plaintiff's mental health struggles.""
Mark Zuckerberg is scheduled to testify in Los Angeles Superior Court in a landmark trial likened to the social media industry's "Big Tobacco" moment. The case centers on a young woman who alleged addiction to platforms including Instagram and YouTube. Plaintiff lawyers allege Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snap misled the public and knew that app designs and specific features caused mental health harms to young users. Snap and TikTok settled with the plaintiff before trial. Meta denies the allegations and says the jury must determine whether Instagram was a substantial factor in the plaintiff's mental health struggles. Instagram chief Adam Mosseri testified that problematic use can occur but is not the same as clinical addiction. Meta also faces a separate New Mexico case alleging failures to protect children from online predators.
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