Instagram chief defends youth mental health decisions at trial

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 National Assembly adopts bill banning social media for under-15s and mobile phones in high 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.

MetaのCEOであるマーク・ザッカーバーグ氏は今週、ロサンゼルスの裁判所での証言で、自社のソーシャルメディアプラットフォームを擁護した。この裁判は、2023年の訴訟に端を発し、Instagram依存が若いユーザーに害を及ぼしたと主張している。ザッカーバーグ氏は意図的な中毒性の主張を退け、子供の安全対策について議論した。

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英国の研究者らが、青少年のソーシャルメディア使用を制限することで精神衛生が改善するかを検証する大規模研究を開始する。この試験には、12~15歳の数千人が参加し、TikTokやInstagramなどのプラットフォームの利用時間を制限するアプリを使用する。結果は2027年半ばに予想され、オーストラリアなどの国々で禁止を求める声が高まっている。

Meta, the parent company of the three platforms, has announced plans to trial premium subscription services that may charge users. This could reshape social media interactions. Free access will remain, with added features for subscribers.

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A new Mediemyndigheten survey finds seven in ten young people support an age limit on social media, ideally at 15 years. Rakel Skagerberg says younger users are more easily influenced. The study surveyed 1,745 people aged 15-24.

The SPD has proposed a ban on social media platforms for children under 14 in an impulse paper. The plan includes age verification via the EU app EUDI-Wallet and tiered rules by age group. It draws inspiration from Australia's recent model.

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In the debate over an age limit for social media, SPD and Jusos oppose usage bans for minors and instead call for stronger regulation of platform operators. They emphasize the need for transparency, sanctions, and media education. Meanwhile, the CDU is debating similar measures.

 

 

 

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