In a major legal showdown in the United States, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri strongly rejected claims that children can be clinically addicted to social media platforms. He appeared before a California jury as part of a high-profile case that could reshape how tech companies are held responsible for young users’ mental health. Meta, which owns […]
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Instagram, YouTube face first addiction trial
A California trial over Instagram and YouTube’s addictive design began Monday in Los Angeles, testing whether Big Tech can be held liable for harming young users. The lawsuit was filed by 20-year-old K.G.M., who claims the platforms fueled her depression and suicidal thoughts. Meta Platforms and Google, which own Instagram and YouTube respectively, are the […]