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Meta Faces Trial Over Teen's Alleged Instagram Addiction

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A US trial has concluded, with a jury now deliberating whether Meta is liable for a teenager's alleged addiction to Instagram. The case centers on claims that the platform's design and algorithms contributed to the teen spending excessive amounts of time on the app, reportedly up to 16 hours daily. The outcome of the trial could have significant implications for social media companies and their responsibility for users' mental health and well-being.

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She spent 16 hours on Instagram. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame Foto: BBC News
BBC News English 14 mar. 2026, 02:02 (acum 3 zile)

She spent 16 hours on Instagram. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame

A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.

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‘IG is a drug’: jury to deliberate as US trial over social media addiction wraps up Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian English 13 mar. 2026, 02:45 (acum 4 zile)

‘IG is a drug’: jury to deliberate as US trial over social media addiction wraps up

Meta and YouTube accused of creating harmful products in trial seen as a bellwether for attitudes towards social mediaThe first-ever jury trial over the potential harms of social media wrapped up on Thursday. Lawyers for Meta and YouTube have argued their platforms are safe for the vast majority of young people, while lawyers for a young woman at the center of the case say the tech companies have designed their products to be addictive, leading to mental health issues in children and teens.“How

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