Instagram head Adam Mosseri to testify at Meta child social media addiction trial

Meta has rejected accusations it sought to addict children in pursuit of profit, and said its research showed no clear link between adolescents' social media use and a lack of well-being.

Mosseri's expected testimony was confirmed by the office of California Attorney General Rob Bonta.

The trial in the Oakland, California, federal court is expected to continue through much of September.

Jurors are expected to issue an advisory verdict. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers will decide whether Meta is liable and, if so, determine any civil penalties and changes to Facebook and Instagram.

OAKLAND, California, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Instagram's chief executive, Adam Mosseri, is expected to take the witness stand on Tuesday in a trial over whether Meta Platforms META.O designed Instagram and Facebook to addict children without proper regard for their safety.