Mark Zuckerberg has taken the stand in a closely watched trial scrutinizing whether Meta Platforms did enough to protect young users on platforms including Facebook and Instagram.

Families bringing the case argue that the company exposed children to harmful content and designed features that foster addiction. Meta strongly denies the allegations. Legal experts say the proceedings could be the first of hundreds of similar lawsuits, with potentially far-reaching consequences for families, tech companies, and billions of social media users worldwide. Ediz Tiyansan reports.

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