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Instagram CEO Defends Platform in Landmark Mental Health Trial

Mosseri argues distinction between 'addiction' and 'problematic use' as lawsuits mount against social media giants

Instagram Chief Denies Social Media Addiction Claims

Mosseri testifies that he disagrees with idea of clinical social media addiction

Instagram Head Denies Social Media is 'Clinically Addictive' in Landmark Trial

Adam Mosseri argues excessive use is 'problematic' but not the same as clinical addiction

Instagram Chief Testifies on Social Media Addiction at Landmark Trial

Adam Mosseri disagrees that people can be clinically addicted to social media platforms.

Prince Harry Fights Back Tears Addressing Parents Who Lost Children to Social Media

The Duke of Sussex spoke from the heart during the unannounced appearance in Los Angeles

Instagram Chief Denies Social Media Addiction Claims

Mosseri testifies that he disagrees with the idea that people can be clinically addicted to social media platforms.

Instagram CEO Denies 'Clinical Addiction' in Landmark Trial

Mosseri testifies users can't be 'clinically addicted' to social media, as Meta faces lawsuit over mental health impacts.

Instagram CEO Defends Platform in Landmark Trial Over Social Media Harms

The case could set a precedent for whether social media platforms are responsible for harming children.

Instagram Chief Grilled Over Multimillion-Dollar Pay at Addiction Trial

Adam Mosseri testifies about his lucrative compensation as Meta faces lawsuit over social media's impact on youth mental health.

Landmark Social Media Trial Begins Over Teen's Mental Health

Lawyers argue Instagram and YouTube intentionally created addictive features that harmed a 20-year-old woman's mental health.

Landmark Trial Accuses Social Media Giants of Addicting Children

Plaintiffs argue Meta and YouTube engineered features to addict young users, while defendants deny social media is the primary cause of mental health issues

Landmark trial alleges social media "addicting the brains of children"

Plaintiff's lawyer argues social media platforms are like casinos and addictive drugs.

Google Defends YouTube Against Child Addiction Claims in Trial

Lawsuit alleges YouTube's design intentionally exploits psychological vulnerabilities of young users.

Expert Testifies Social Media Addiction Hits Teens Hardest

Landmark trial alleges Google and Meta's platforms are designed to be addictive for young users.

Lawsuit against Meta and YouTube alleges social media addiction in children

The outcome of the trial could guide the result of around 1,500 more similar lawsuits being levied at social media giants.

Landmark Trial Accuses Social Media Giants of 'Addicting the Brains of Children'

Meta and Google face claims their platforms deliberately addict kids through design choices.

Landmark Trial Alleges Social Media Giants 'Addicting the Brains of Children'

Lawsuit seeks to hold Meta and YouTube responsible for harms to child users

Molly O'Shea, the VC-turned-podcaster, lands big-name tech interviews

The Sourcery host has built a loyal following by getting executives like Alex Karp and Palmer Luckey to open up on her show.

California Trial Puts Social Media Addiction Claims Against Tech Giants on Trial

Families accuse Meta and Alphabet of intentionally designing addictive platforms that harm minors' mental health

Landmark Trial Accuses Social Media Giants of Addicting Children

Lawyers argue Meta and YouTube deliberately designed platforms to keep kids glued to their screens