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Meta is accused of harming young users with its addictive features.<\/p>\n
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has appeared in a Los Angeles court to answer questions about accusations of harm that his company causes to young users.<\/p>\n
The landmark trial is looking into the addictive aspects of the use of social media.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s part of a big wave of growing anger against tech platforms, which are said to contribute to addictive behaviour.<\/p>\n
As a response, some countries have already started restricting access to youngsters.<\/p>\n
Others have gone as far as banning their use for children younger than 16.<\/p>\n
But can a court case change things?<\/p>\n
And what role should families play in controlling their kids\u2019 excessive use of social media?<\/p>\n
Presenter:<\/strong> James Bays<\/p>\n Guests:<\/strong><\/p>\n Adele Walton \u2013 Online safety campaigner<\/p>\n Larry Magid \u2013 CEO of ConnectSafely.org, an internet safety and security organisation that advises companies, including Facebook<\/p>\n Donna Dawson \u2013 Psychologist focusing on personality and behaviour<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Published On 19 Feb 2026<\/span>19 Feb 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n