Source: Fortune
Summary
New Mexico prosecutors presented video depositions of Meta executives, including Mark Zuckerberg and Adam Mosseri, in a trial accusing the company of failing to disclose the harmful effects of its platforms on children. The depositions are part of the state’s case against Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Prosecutors argue that the company has not properly addressed or disclosed the dangers of addiction and child sexual exploitation on its platforms. Meta attorneys have defended the company’s efforts to weed out harmful content and disclose risks.
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Mosseri’s deposition reveals a familiar tone: “we will prioritize safety over profits.” Yet, internal audits and emails suggest that proposed features to reduce compulsive use and negative social comparisons were not always adopted.
The trial may set a precedent for thousands of similar lawsuits against social media companies.
Zuckerberg and Mosseri’s words are being used against them in the trial, highlighting the challenges of balancing safety and profits.
The company’s approach to safety and addiction is under scrutiny, with Mosseri disagreeing with the idea that people can be clinically addicted to social media platforms.
Author: Evan Null
