Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, defended Meta's practices in a US lawsuit alleging social media addiction risks. Testifying in Los Angeles, Zuckerberg stated Meta no longer sets usage time goals for its apps, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. He acknowledged past shortcomings in age verification, admitting that underage users, including those under 13 on platforms like Instagram, were identified slowly, though their accounts are removed upon discovery. The lawsuit, brought by a 20-year-old plaintiff who attributes her depression and anxiety to early platform use, specifically targets YouTube and Instagram, with Snapchat and TikTok having settled previously. The outcome of this case could significantly influence hundreds of similar lawsuits.