Instagram chief defends youth mental health decisions at trial

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Adam Mosseri, Instagram's head, defended the platform in a trial over youth mental health claims. Parents voiced concerns about social media's impact on children. The trial focuses on Instagram's decisions regarding youth mental health.

On February 12, 2026, a trial proceeded against Instagram regarding youth mental health issues. Adam Mosseri, the platform's chief, defended its decisions amid accusations that it affects children's mental health. Reports indicate that parents expressed deep concerns about the potential harm of social media to their children. The trial highlights Instagram's measures to address such issues, though no further details on specific arguments or outcomes were provided. This forms part of broader discussions on social media's impact on youth, but Instagram maintains a neutral stance based on Mosseri's statements. No direct quotes from the trial are currently available, but the defense suggests a focus on responsible platform use.

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French deputies applaud in the National Assembly after approving a ban on social media for under-15s and phones in schools.
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The French National Assembly approved on January 26, 2026, a government-backed bill banning social media access for minors under 15 and prohibiting mobile phone use in high schools. Introduced by Renaissance deputy Laure Miller and accelerated by President Emmanuel Macron, the streamlined measure—focusing on parental controls for the riskiest platforms—aims to protect youth mental and physical health amid years of debate.

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