tech
February 18, 2026
MARK ZUCKERBERG IN COURT! Facebook Founder Will Have to Answer the HARDEST QUESTION, the WORLD'S CHILDREN ARE AT STAKE
Meta's lawyers claim that the main plaintiff in this case, known by the initials KGM, was harmed by other things in her life, not by using Instagram.
TL;DR
- Mark Zuckerberg is testifying in a trial concerning social media addiction in children.
- Meta's lawyers argue the plaintiff was harmed by other life issues, not Instagram.
- The trial has implications for thousands of similar lawsuits against social media giants.
- TikTok and Snapchat settled before the trial began.
- Lawyers for the plaintiff accuse social media companies of intentionally creating addictive products for young users.
- Zuckerberg's testimony is considered crucial for the case.
- Meta's advertising-based business model, reliant on user engagement, is likely to be scrutinized.
- Protesting parents gathered outside the courthouse.
- Instagram's head previously stated he doesn't believe people can become clinically addicted to social media.
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