Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a Los Angeles court regarding a trial examining Instagram’s impact on young users’ mental health. The case involves a woman alleging that social media fueled her suicidal thoughts and depression. Zuckerberg denied misleading Congress about app design goals, with the trial potentially changing liability for Big Tech. TikTok and Snap settled, while Meta introduced new safety features. The case could reshape social media regulation, similar to past tobacco industry lawsuits, prompting calls for internet company reforms.
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