In a landmark trial in California, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has taken the stand to refute allegations that the platform is designed to be addictive, particularly to children. This trial, which could set a significant legal precedent, involves a 20-year-old plaintiff, Kaley G.M., who claims she suffered severe mental health issues due to social media addiction starting from a young age. Mosseri emphasized the distinction between 'clinical addiction' and 'problematic use,' stating, 'I think it’s important to differentiate between clinical addiction and problematic use,' as reported by The Guardian. He argued that Instagram's business model does not rely on addicting teenagers, asserting, 'We make less money from teens than from any other demographic on the app,' according to the LA Times. The trial is expected to continue until March 20, with testimonies from other major tech figures like Mark Zuckerberg and YouTube CEO Neil Mohan scheduled in the coming weeks.