Instagram Chief: Social Media Use Not Addiction, More Like Netflix Binge

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Moneycontrol•12-02-2026, 17:10
Instagram Chief: Social Media Use Not Addiction, More Like Netflix Binge
- •Adam Mosseri testified in a Los Angeles court, distinguishing between "problematic use" and clinical addiction.
- •He likened excessive Instagram use to binge-watching Netflix, not a medical disorder.
- •Testimony is part of a lawsuit alleging social media companies misled the public about platform safety.
- •Mosseri stated protecting minors aligns with long-term business interests and Instagram doesn't profit from filters.
- •The trial examines if heavy usage is a design failure or a modern habit, like a Netflix binge.
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