tech
February 19, 2026
Drama in the Trial of the Century: Mark Zuckerberg Admits He's 'Bad' at Responding
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced sharp questioning at a historic trial in Los Angeles over accusations that Instagram and Facebook were intentionally designed to be addictive for teenagers.
TL;DR
- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was questioned in a Los Angeles trial over claims Instagram and Facebook are addictive for teens.
- Zuckerberg admitted Meta had shortcomings in identifying underage users and that he is 'bad' at public hearings.
- The trial highlights a case where a young woman's mental health issues worsened due to Instagram use.
- Prosecutors claim Meta knew its algorithms were harmful but prioritized profit over user safety.
- Zuckerberg's testimony is the first time he has addressed child safety directly to a jury.
- The judge threatened sanctions for anyone secretly recording the proceedings.
- Zuckerberg was questioned about Meta's claim that children under 13 do not use the platform.
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