Instagram Head Testifies He Was Unaware Staff Restricted His Access to Teen Safety Data
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, testified this week in the latest social media addiction lawsuit, telling the court that it was "news to me" when informed that employees had restricted the data on teen safety that he could see. The revelation emerged as part of the legal proceedings, where Mosseri became the first major executive from Meta to take the stand. The testimony highlights ongoing scrutiny over how internal safety information about younger users has been handled and shared—or not shared—within the company.
The case centers on claims that social media platforms have contributed to mental health issues among teenagers, with plaintiffs arguing that companies failed to adequately protect younger users. The trial has already surfaced internal communications and documents showing that some Meta staff took steps to limit executive visibility into sensitive safety metrics, raising questions about corporate transparency and accountability.
Mosseri's testimony underscores the tension between platform governance and public accountability as courts continue to examine the role tech executives play in overseeing child safety measures.