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Mark Zuckerberg, social media companies

Children, addiction and social media: Why is Mark Zuckerberg in court?

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg will face grieving families when he testifies on Wednesday at a landmark social media addiction trial in Los Angeles.

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Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins

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Meta’s Zuckerberg testifies about social media’s effects on children in landmark trial

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Meta CEO Zuckerberg faces questions in case alleging platforms addict children

Mark Zuckerberg will testify in an unprecedented social media trial that questions whether Meta’s platforms deliberately addict and harm children.

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'Why Is This So Complicated': Mark Zuckerberg Denies Instagram Targets Kids At Trial

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"Is Insta Addictive?" Mark Zuckerberg Grilled In Unprecedented Social Media Trial

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Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial

Meta repeatedly maintained that the company has taken action to protect young users and bars people under the age of 13.

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Mark Zuckerberg said he reached out to Apple CEO Tim Cook to discuss 'wellbeing of teens and kids'

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Zuckerberg arrives to testify in social media addiction trial

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These are the countries moving to ban social media for children

Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.

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New Jersey lawmakers move bills to address online safety for children

Legislation is being fast-tracked to better protect children’s online privacy and force black box social media warnings to be posted on platforms

Pritzker proposes bill limiting children's access to social media platforms

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has proposed legislation that would require social media companies to take steps to protect children on their platforms.

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Local youth expert warns of social media risks for children

Children are being exposed to screens and social media as early as toddlerhood, creating new challenges for parents trying to keep their kids safe online, according to a youth services expert.