Tech Giant Under Scrutiny as Families Demand Accountability
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified this week in a landmark trial examining whether Instagram and Facebook intentionally designed addictive features harming young users. Over 1,000 families allege Meta prioritized profits over child safety by exposing minors to harmful content and compulsive scrolling mechanisms.
"We’ve invested billions in safety tools," Zuckerberg stated, defending Meta’s policies. But plaintiffs argue algorithms promoting extreme diet content and cyberbullying have fueled mental health crises. 📉 Legal experts call this case a "watershed moment" that could reshape global tech regulation.
Why It Matters for Gen Z
With 62% of teens worldwide using Meta platforms daily, the trial’s outcome may force apps to redesign features like infinite scroll and ‘like’ counters. "This isn’t just about compensation—it’s about changing how tech interacts with developing brains," said Stanford researcher Dr. Lena Cho.
As similar lawsuits queue up globally, the verdict could hit Meta’s $1.2 trillion valuation and inspire tighter content laws from Brussels to Jakarta. 🔍 Stay tuned as the trial unfolds—your next Instagram update might look very different.
