Instagram Head Testifies in Child Safety Lawsuit Against Meta

Why it matters locally: While Wisconsin is not one of the four states directly involved in the lawsuit, this federal case could set precedents regarding social media regulation and child online safety that would affect all platforms accessible to Wisconsin's nearly 6 million residents.

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OAKLAND, Calif. — Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, testified in federal court on August 25, 2026. This testimony occurred as part of a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook. Four U.S. states filed the lawsuit. They allege Meta designed its social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, to create addiction among children. The states also claim Meta misrepresented the risks associated with its platforms to the public.