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Zuckerberg to Testify Amid Instagram Addiction Lawsuit

2/11/2026

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Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, Inc., will testify in a civil trial in Los Angeles on February 18 as plaintiffs allege Instagram and YouTube were designed to be addictive.
The lawsuit, filed by Kayley, a 20-year-old woman, claims social media use caused mental health issues.
Meta denies wrongdoing and says it remains committed to supporting young users, while grieving parents hold a vigil outside the courthouse.

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Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, Inc., will testify in a civil trial in Los Angeles on February 18 as plaintiffs allege Instagram and YouTube were designed to be addictive.
The lawsuit, filed by Kayley, a 20-year-old woman, claims social media use caused mental health issues.
Meta denies wrongdoing and says it remains committed to supporting young users, while grieving parents hold a vigil outside the courthouse.