Meta acknowledges teen overuse concerns, but disputes addiction claims in Tennessee trial
By Maria Dinzeo ( August 24, 2026, 23:40 GMT | Insight) -- Meta Platforms executives told jurors Monday that the company responded to concerns about teens' problematic Instagram use by adding parental controls, time-management tools and other safety features, while rejecting Tennessee's contention that the platform itself is addictive.Meta Platforms knew that some teens were using Instagram more than they wanted, a senior product executive told jurors Monday during the company's defense in a consumer protection trial in Tennessee, but the company responded by building tools meant to give teens and parents more control....
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