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Instagram chief says he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social media

During a significant trial regarding social media's impact on children, Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, stated that he does not believe social media can lead to clinical addiction. He emphasized the importance of distinguishing between clinical addiction and what he termed 'problematic use', while also noting Instagram's efforts to enhance safety features for young users.

Instagram chief says he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social media

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Key Highlights

  • Adam Mosseri testified in a trial about social media's effects on children.
  • He disagrees with the notion that social media can cause clinical addiction.
  • Mosseri highlighted the difference between clinical addiction and problematic use.
  • Instagram has implemented new features aimed at improving safety for young users.
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Sources

  1. Social media not clinically addictive, says Instagram chief during US trial
  2. Instagram chief says he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social media

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