Zuckerberg to testify in landmark social media trial
Summary
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has been ordered to testify in a trial in the United States about the impact of social media on young people. The trial will look into claims that social media apps are addictive and pose mental health risks. Other tech leaders, like Snap's Evan Spiegel, will also testify as part of this case.Key Facts
- Mark Zuckerberg must testify in a trial about social media's effects on young people.
- The trial will take place in January at the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
- Claims have been made that social media apps are addictive and harmful to mental health.
- Other tech leaders, including Snap's Evan Spiegel, are also required to testify.
- Lawsuits are consolidated from hundreds of claims by parents and schools.
- Tech companies argue they aren't responsible for user content due to a 1990s law.
- The judge said companies must face claims about app design causing harm.
- Lawyers argue companies didn't make safety changes due to business concerns.
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