Zuckerberg Downplayed Meta's Own Teen Safety Research in Trial
Meta CEO testified in New Mexico child safety case, minimizing internal findings on how apps affect young users.
Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in a New Mexico child safety trial and did what he does best — downplay the damage. Jurors heard the Meta CEO minimize his own company's internal research showing how Meta's apps impact teenagers.
He wasn't alone. Instagram boss Adam Mosseri delivered similar testimony, essentially echoing Zuckerberg's line that the research wasn't as alarming as it looked.
The trial centers on whether Meta failed to protect minors on its platforms. Internal documents have long suggested the company knew its products could harm young users — findings that became explosive when whistleblower leaks surfaced years ago.
Now a jury gets to weigh whether Meta's top executives are being straight with them or running the same PR playbook they've used for years. The testimony puts both leaders directly on record under oath.