Mark Zuckerberg to testify in watershed trial about impact of social media on children
Zuckerberg to testify in watershed child social media trial
- Mark Zuckerberg is scheduled to give evidence in a landmark social media trial, facing questions on whether Meta's platforms intentionally addict and harm children.
- He will be questioned by lawyers representing a 20-year-old woman, KGM, who claims early social media engagement led to addiction, worsening her depression and suicidal ideation.
- This marks the first time Zuckerberg will address such allegations before a jury, despite previous testimonies on youth safety.
- The trial, involving Meta Platforms and Google's YouTube, is a bellwether case, meaning its outcome could influence thousands of similar lawsuits against social media companies.
- Meta disputes the claims, with its attorney arguing that Instagram was not a substantial factor in KGM's mental health issues, and the company maintains its commitment to supporting young people.
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