Technology
Feb. 26, 2024
Zuckerberg’s liability in social media addiction suits debated
The plaintiffs’ claims against Zuckerberg are based on personal statements, not his actions as a corporate officer, the plaintiffs’ attorneys said.
OAKLAND — The attorney representing Meta Platforms Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg told a federal judge on Friday that the billionaire businessman should not be found personally liable for allegedly causing social media addiction among children.
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other major social media sites are defending dozens of lawsuits claiming that these platforms promote compulsive use. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland...
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