Summary
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, testified in a Los Angeles trial, asserting that social media cannot cause clinical addiction though it can lead to problematic use. This trial involves lawsuits against social media companies like Meta and YouTube, with plaintiffs seeking accountability for harms to minors. The trial focuses on issues like body image and the impact of social media on children.
Key Facts
- Adam Mosseri is the head of Instagram, which is part of Meta Platforms.
- Mosseri testified in a trial in Los Angeles about social media use and addiction.
- He stated that people cannot become clinically addicted to social media but can experience problematic use.
- The lawsuit involves a 20-year-old known as "KGM" and could affect many similar lawsuits.
- Mosseri mentioned previous casual comments about addiction but clarified he was not a medical expert.
- Instagram has faced criticism on issues such as promoting body image standards and minors' exposure to harmful content.
- Instagram has implemented features to improve safety for young users, but some issues persist.
- In 2025, Instagram shut down all third-party augmented reality filters aimed at altering appearance.
