Instagram chief likens social media addiction to being hooked on a Netflix show in trial testimony

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Instagram's head Adam Mosseri testified in a trial, downplaying the concept of social media addiction, comparing it to being hooked on a Netflix show.

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Expected market reaction

Bearish Confidence 70% How confidence is read Horizon: Short term Impact: Moderate

Market impact analysis based on bearish sentiment with 70% confidence.

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Source CNBC
Claim Instagram chief likens social media addiction to being hooked on a Netflix show in trial testimony
AI inference Bearish · 70%
Generated 2026-02-11 21:46

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Original source

Instagram head Adam Mosseri said during the trial that he thinks there can be problematic usage of social media, but disagrees it is addiction.

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Original article published by CNBC on February 12, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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