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Teen Testifies: Social Media Addiction Started at Age Six

3/1/2026

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K.G.M., the 20-year-old plaintiff, testified in a landmark Los Angeles trial against Meta and Google, alleging social-media addiction began at age six.
She described insecurity and lack of engagement on Instagram and YouTube.
She also said she spent up to 16 hours on Instagram in one day.
The trial seeks to determine whether these platforms intentionally designed addictive features, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended the company.

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K.G.M., the 20-year-old plaintiff, testified in a landmark Los Angeles trial against Meta and Google, alleging social-media addiction began at age six.
She described insecurity and lack of engagement on Instagram and YouTube.
She also said she spent up to 16 hours on Instagram in one day.
The trial seeks to determine whether these platforms intentionally designed addictive features, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended the company.