In a landmark trial in Los Angeles, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced intense scrutiny over the addictive nature of Instagram and its impact on young users' mental health. Recently, Zuckerberg was grilled in court about the social media harms on teens, particularly focusing on the addictive nature of Instagram and other Meta apps, which has raised significant concerns among parents and experts alike (TechCrunch). This trial marks the first time Zuckerberg has addressed the safety of his platforms directly before a jury, amidst claims from a now 20-year-old woman, identified as 'KGM', who alleges that these platforms are designed to be addictive and have contributed to her depression and suicidal thoughts (The Hindu).
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Mark Zuckerberg Testifies in Los Angeles Youth Addiction Trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faces scrutiny in a landmark trial over Instagram's addictive nature and its mental health impact on teens, amid claims of negligence and over 1,500 similar lawsuits pending.
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