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Instagram CEO Claims Social Media Isn't Addictive in Lawsuit

2/17/2026

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Instagram's CEO Adam Mosseri testified in a Los Angeles trial, stating social media is not clinically addictive.
The lawsuit, brought by 20-year-old K.G.M., claims Instagram and YouTube caused her mental health issues.
Plaintiffs argue infinite scrolling fosters addiction and compare it to tobacco industry practices.
Meta and YouTube deny the claims, attributing K.G.M.'s issues to personal circumstances.
The outcome could set a precedent for similar lawsuits and prompt design changes.

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Instagram's CEO Adam Mosseri testified in a Los Angeles trial, stating social media is not clinically addictive.
The lawsuit, brought by 20-year-old K.G.M., claims Instagram and YouTube caused her mental health issues.
Plaintiffs argue infinite scrolling fosters addiction and compare it to tobacco industry practices.
Meta and YouTube deny the claims, attributing K.G.M.'s issues to personal circumstances.
The outcome could set a precedent for similar lawsuits and prompt design changes.