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Lawyers in landmark social media addiction trial make final appeals to the jury

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By  KAITLYN HUAMANI and BARBARA ORTUTAYMarch 12, 2026 at 03:53 PM
Lawyers in landmark social media addiction trial make final appeals to the jury
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In Los Angeles, lawyers delivered final appeals to the jury in a landmark trial concerning social media addiction and its potential harm to children. The trial, taking place in February 2026, questions whether Meta's platforms deliberately addict and harm young users. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified, facing questioning about Instagram's impact on youth, his previous congressional testimony, and internal communication regarding his public persona. Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri also testified earlier in the trial. The case seeks to hold tech companies accountable for potential harm caused to children through their social media platforms.

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