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Zuckerberg Faces Court Over Social Media Addiction Claims

2/21/2026

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Mark Zuckerberg testified in a trial on social media addiction, with disruptions from unauthorized use of Meta AI glasses.
Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl warned Zuckerberg's team about potential contempt charges due to the disruptions.
The plaintiff, a 20-year-old referred to as "KGM," alleges social media harmed her mental health.
Zuckerberg denied social media is addictive and said age verification should be handled by Apple and Google.

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Story summary

Mark Zuckerberg testified in a trial on social media addiction, with disruptions from unauthorized use of Meta AI glasses.
Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl warned Zuckerberg's team about potential contempt charges due to the disruptions.
The plaintiff, a 20-year-old referred to as "KGM," alleges social media harmed her mental health.
Zuckerberg denied social media is addictive and said age verification should be handled by Apple and Google.