Instagram chief says he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social media

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By KAITLYN HUAMANI and BARBARA ORTUTAYFebruary 12, 2026 at 08:53 AM

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Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri testified in a Los Angeles social media trial on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, stating his disagreement with the concept of clinical social media addiction. The trial aims to hold tech companies, including Meta (Instagram's parent company) and Google (YouTube), accountable for potential harm to children. This landmark case centers around a 20-year-old, identified as "KGM," and could influence thousands of similar lawsuits. The plaintiffs argue that social media platforms can be addictive and detrimental to young users. TikTok and Snap have already settled in the case.

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