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Instagram head defends platform safety efforts in federal trial over youth addiction claims
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· August 25, 2026
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Key points He denied hiding negative information about the platform's impact on youth. A lawsuit accuses a company of creating features that are harmful and addictive.
A lawsuit accuses a company of creating features that are harmful and addictive. The head of a social media platform was questioned about efforts to protect young users. He denied hiding negative information about the platform's impact on youth.
The executive testified that safety is a priority for younger users. His testimony came after former employees made allegations about the company's handling of internal data.
Further details about the trial and the company's response are available from the source, including statements from the executive and former employees.
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Category: business Published: August 25, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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