Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri is a central witness in a lawsuit brought by 29 U.S. states. The trial examines whether Meta Platforms deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children and teens without proper regard for their safety.
The states allege that Meta implemented addictive features specifically to hook young users. Additionally, the social media giant is accused of lying to the public about the risks associated with these designs.
Experts state that this lawsuit is the biggest legal test yet regarding the effects of social media on young users. Mosseri's testimony is a key part of the proceedings.