Instagram chief faces juror questions, defends safety efforts in New Mexico trial
By Maria Dinzeo ( March 12, 2026, 01:14 GMT | Insight) -- A New Mexico jury deciding whether Meta Platforms built its apps in ways that harmed children queried Instagram chief Adam Mosseri on Wednesday about the company’s recommendation algorithms and internal messages suggesting child safety was not a priority. And the social media executive defended the company against claims that it didn't do enough to address child predators on Instagram.The New Mexico jury weighing whether Meta Platforms designed its apps in ways that harmed children had questions for Instagram chief Adam Mosseri when he returned to the stand Wednesday....
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