Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg set to testify in LA social media safety trial
CNBC·2026-02-18 14:03

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is scheduled to testify on Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court as part of a landmark trial about social media and safety that's being likened to the industry's "Big Tobacco" moment.The trial, which began in late January, centers on a young woman who alleged that she became addicted to social media and video streaming apps like Instagram and YouTube.Lawyers representing the plaintiff contend that Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snap misled the public about the safety of their services ...