Instagram head Mosseri testifies at Meta child social media addiction trial

OAKLAND, California >> Instagram’s top executive, Adam Mosseri, took the witness stand on Tuesday to testify in a trial over whether Meta Platforms designed Instagram and Facebook to addict children without proper regard for their safety.

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NPRLean Left· Aug 25, 2026

Instagram head Adam Mosseri testifies in defense of Meta in child safety trial

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 25, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Instagram chief takes the stand in a trial pitting Meta against states over social media harms

HuffPostLeft· Aug 25, 2026

Instagram Head Adam Mosseri Begins Testimony At Meta Child Social Media Addiction Trial

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· Aug 25, 2026

Instagram head Mosseri testifies at Meta child social media addiction trial

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ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· Aug 26, 2026

Instagram chief takes the stand in a trial pitting Meta against states over social media harms

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Aug 25, 2026

Instagram chief takes the stand in a trial pitting Meta against states over social media harms

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Al JazeeraLean Left· Aug 26, 2026

Instagram chief testifies at Meta trial, says few teens used safety feature

The GuardianLean Left· Aug 26, 2026

Instagram CEO denies company hid low use of teen safety feature in Meta trial

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