Social media addiction trial: Mark Zuckerberg says increasing engagement on Instagram is not a company goal and that Meta removes underage users it identifies (CNBC)
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a California trial on social-media addiction, denying that increasing Instagram engagement is a company goal and asserting that the platform is intended to be “useful.” He said Meta removes under-age users it identifies and was questioned about usage goals and the impact of its apps on teens.
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- TechMeme·Social media addiction trial: Mark Zuckerberg says increasing engagement on Instagram is not a company goal and that Meta removes underage users it identifies (CNBC)
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg denies increasing engagement on Instagram is a company goal. Meta removes underage users it identifies. Zuckerberg pushes back against social media addiction claims.
- Engadget·Mark Zuckerberg testifies in social media addiction trial that Meta just wants Instagram to be 'useful'
Mark Zuckerberg testified in a social media addiction trial. He stated that Meta aims for Instagram to be "useful". The trial likely explores social media's impact on users.
- Wired·Mark Zuckerberg Tries to Play It Safe in Social Media Addiction Trial Testimony
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a landmark trial. He provided repetitive answers and used buzzwords. Zuckerberg's testimony focused on social media addiction.
- The Verge·Mark Zuckerberg and his Ray-Ban entourage have their day in court
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in court, denying claims about social media design. He was accompanied by an entourage and faced a crowd of parents affected by social media issues. Zuckerberg answered questions in his signature matter-of-fact tone.
- Hacker News·Mark Zuckerberg Grilled on Usage Goals and Underage Users at California Trial
Mark Zuckerberg faces questioning on usage goals and underage users. He is grilled at a California trial, addressing concerns about user demographics. Zuckerberg's testimony focuses on these issues.
- TechCrunch·Zuckerberg grilled in court over social media harms on teens
Meta's CEO was questioned in court about social media's impact on teens. The addictive nature of Instagram and other harms were discussed. Zuckerberg faced scrutiny over the company's apps.
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