Mark Zuckerberg Testifies on User Goals and Minors in California Trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced intense questioning during a trial in Los Angeles regarding the company’s strategies to engage users, including its treatment of underage users. He stated that Meta’s growth goals aim to provide value rather than addiction and emphasized that children under 13 are not allowed on the platform. Despite acknowledging concerns over beauty filters for teenage girls, Zuckerberg defended the decision to allow them, asserting it balances self-expression with expert opinions on harm. The trial focuses on Meta’s app design to navigate legal protections for social media companies.

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