SMRTR TechFeb 19, 2026TechCrunch

Zuckerberg grilled in court over social media harms on teens

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced intense courtroom questioning about whether Instagram and Facebook are addictive and harmful to teens, with evidence showing he pushed to increase user app time by 12% despite earlier denying such goals. The landmark trial could lead to major tech reforms if Meta is found liable for social media addiction among young users.

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