Mark Zuckerberg, Adam Mosseri and Evan Spiegel ordered to testify in trial over social media addiction

A Los Angeles judge has ordered Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri, and Snap CEO Evan Spiegel to testify in an upcoming trial that will examine the safety and potential addictive nature of their social media platforms. The trial, set to begin in January, is the first of many lawsuits alleging harm to young users of these platforms. The judge ruled that the executives' testimonies are "uniquely relevant" as their knowledge and actions regarding potential harms could establish negligence or ratification of negligent conduct. Lawyers for Meta and Snap had argued against their executives' testimonies, with Meta claiming it would "set a precedent" for future trials. Both companies are facing numerous lawsuits over alleged harms to younger users. The trial is expected to be closely watched as it marks the beginning of a series of legal battles over the impact of social media on young people.