Instagram chief takes the stand in a trial pitting Meta against states over social media harms
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Adam Mosseri, the Meta executive at the helm of Instagram, defended the platform’s safety record in testimony Tuesday and took…
Adam Mosseri, Instagram's CEO, appeared in court to defend Meta's platform safety record during a landmark trial that challenges the tech giant's responsibility for harms inflicted on children by its social media features. The trial, taking place in a federal court in Oakland, California, pits Meta against the states of California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey, who allege the company knowingly designed addictive elements for children.
Jason Slothouber, a prosecutor for Colorado's Attorney General's Office, questioned Mosseri about the low usage of the "take a break" feature, which encourages users to step away after prolonged scrolling. However, Mosseri emphasized that Meta continues to introduce various safety and well-being improvements. The trial, expected to last around six weeks, is one of 30 state lawsuits filed against Meta in 2023 for child safety and privacy, with the remaining 25 scheduled for future trials.
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