Mark Zuckerberg Defends Meta in Trial Over Social Media Addiction

Mark Zuckerberg testified before a jury for the first time after a lawsuit by a 20-year-old woman alleged that Instagram and YouTube were designed to be addictive.The bellwether trial in Los Angeles addresses claims that Meta platforms caused severe mental health issues, including anxiety and depression, for young users.While Mark Zuckerberg defended Meta safety measures and age verification policies, critics like Josh Golin from Fairplay argued the testimony failed to address fundamental risks to children.