Both Mark Zuckerberg and the head of Instagram have pushed back on claims that their platforms are addictive in a landmark social media trial currently underway in California. Has your child suffered a serious injury after using social media daily or weekly? Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, refuted claims that social media use could even be considered an addictive behavior. Thousands of Social Media Lawsuits Await Trial OutcomeThe landmark social media trial is the first among thousands of lawsuits to reach a jury over addiction claims and whether or not social media is harmful. TikTok and Snapchat were also originally part of the landmark trial, but agreed to confidential settlements with the plaintiff before it began.

Source: The Guardian February 20, 2026 19:35 UTC