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Zuckerberg Defends Meta In Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial. Mark Zuckerberg has taken the stand in a landmark trial in Los Angeles, defending Meta against claims its platforms deliberately targeted young users and fuelled addiction. Facing a jury for the first time, Zuckerberg said lawyers were mischaracterising internal communications presented in court. The case centres on allegations that apps like Instagram are addictive for children. Meta also owns Facebook and WhatsApp. The lawsuit is one of thousands being watched closely across the US. YouTube, owned by Google, is also a defendant, while TikTok and Snapchat settled before the trial began. Plaintiffs’ lawyers presented internal emails and research suggesting teenagers felt “hooked” on Instagram despite negative emotional effects. One 2019 report described teens adopting what it called “an addict’s narrative”. Meta argues it prohibits users under 13 and continues to invest in safety measures, insisting the research also showed positive aspects of platform use.
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