Zuckerberg Resisted Censoring Platforms, Denies "Addictive" Label in Deposition

• Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's deposition shown in a bellwether trial on social media's impact on youth.
• Prosecutors allege Meta violated consumer protection laws by not disclosing addiction dangers and child exploitation risks.
• Zuckerberg denied products are "addictive" but admitted focusing on "time spent" as an engagement goal.
• He resisted censoring platforms, citing a decision to lift an Instagram ban on cosmetic filters for self-expression.
• The New Mexico trial, alongside a Los Angeles case, could set a precedent for thousands of similar lawsuits against social media companies.