Source: Fortune
Summary
<p.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a landmark social media addiction trial against Meta and YouTube. The trial centers on whether social media companies deliberately designed their platforms to hook young people. Zuckerberg's entourage wore Meta glasses that can record, which is not allowed in the courtroom, prompting the judge to threaten contempt. Zuckerberg denied being coached for public appearances and said he doesn't think addiction applies to social media use. The plaintiff's lawyers questioned Zuckerberg about Instagram's efforts to remove underage users and the company's goals for increasing user engagement time.
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The numbers tell one story. Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a trial that could affect thousands of similar lawsuits. His entourage’s Meta glasses sparked a controversy. Zuckerberg denied being coached, but internal documents showed otherwise. He also downplayed the idea of social media addiction. The plaintiff’s lawyers grilled him about Instagram’s efforts to remove underage users and the company’s goals for increasing user engagement time. The trial’s outcome could have significant implications for social media companies.
Author: Evan Null
