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Adam Mosseri, CEO of Instagram, denied during his testimony in a lawsuit filed by 29 U.S. states against Meta that the company had deliberately concealed negative information about its products and their impact on minors. The court is examining allegations concerning product designs that could increase dependence on them and potential harm to young people’s mental health.
Arturo Bejar, Meta’s former engineering director, said during a trial in California that the company prioritized engagement and revenue over protecting children, accusing it of deliberately overlooking minors’ use of its platforms. Meta denies the allegations, while the case is expected to continue for weeks and could affect other lawsuits against the company.
A trial began in California in a lawsuit filed by 29 U.S. states against Meta, accusing the company of designing Facebook and Instagram in ways that encourage compulsive use by children and teenagers and harm their mental health. The company denies the allegations, while the case could lead to massive fines and changes in how the two platforms operate.