Instagram CEO Testifies in Court: Defends Platform Against Claims of Harming Minors' Mental Health
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Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri testified in a California court defending the platform against claims it causes mental health damage to minors. He argued that even 16 hours of daily use does not constitute addiction, stating that addiction requires specific criteria like withdrawal symptoms and loss of control. The testimony is part of a landmark trial examining social media's impact on youth mental health, with Mosseri being the first high-profile executive to testify in such proceedings.
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The head of Instagram has defended his platform against claims it caused mental health damage to minors, arguing in a California court that even seemingly excessive use of social media does not equal an addiction
Mosseri stated that addiction requires specific criteria like withdrawal symptoms and loss of control, not just high usage hours
The testimony comes as part of a broader legal challenge examining social media platforms' responsibility for youth mental health issues
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