Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri, testified in a California court this week, defending the platform against claims that it caused mental health damage to minors. Mosseri, who has led Instagram for eight years, argued that even seemingly excessive use of the app, such as 16 hours a day, does not equate to addiction, according to BBC Business. The landmark trial, expected to last six weeks, aims to hold tech firms accountable for the impacts of their platforms on young people.
The trial began in Los Angeles, with lawyers for Meta, Instagram's parent company, arguing their case. This trial is seen as a test of legal arguments aimed at holding tech firms responsible for the effects on young users.
In other news, Apple's revamped Siri, initially promised with Apple Intelligence in 2024, has faced further delays. According to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the launch of the new Siri, expected with the upcoming iOS 26.4 update in March, will now roll out more slowly. Some features may be postponed until the May iOS update or even the release of iOS 27 in September, according to TechCrunch. Apple reportedly encountered software testing issues, leading to the postponement.
Meanwhile, in the realm of gaming, Wildlight Entertainment, the developer of the new multiplayer shooter "Highguard," is reportedly laying off "most" of its staff just over two weeks after the game's launch. Jay Peters of The Verge reported that the company is parting ways with a number of its employees, according to posts from affected staffers on LinkedIn. "Highguard" was developed by individuals who previously worked on games like "Apex Legends" and "Call of Duty."
In international affairs, the royals are facing scrutiny amidst the ongoing Epstein scandal, despite hopes that Prince William's trip to Saudi Arabia would shift attention, according to Sky News. The demand for statements from the royals has been significant, potentially overshadowing the earlier statements from William, Kate, and Buckingham Palace.
Finally, an Irishman, Seamus Culleton, is reportedly fearing for his life after a Trump-era ICE crackdown turned his American dream into a nightmare. According to Sky News, Culleton, who was married to an American and had a work permit, is now detained in a Texas detention center. He was reportedly one appointment away from obtaining a green card.
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