Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to face jury in landmark social media addiction trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify Wednesday in a major lawsuit against social media companies that claims their products are defective and harmful to children. Nic Coury/Associated Press

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to be grilled on Wednesday by lawyers who say social media services like Instagram were intentionally designed as “digital casinos” to hook young people, fueling a teen mental health crisis.

Zuckerberg’s appearance before a Los Angeles jury is the most highly-anticipated of the trial. Like the rest of the proceeding, Zuckerberg’s testimony will not be available by live stream.

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