Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri, testified in a social media addiction trial that he earns $900,000 annually, plus stock-based pay that has reached "tens of millions of dollars" in some years, according to Fortune. The trial, which took place in Los Angeles on Wednesday, centers on allegations of mental health issues stemming from social media addiction.
Mosseri's compensation was brought up during the trial involving a 20-year-old plaintiff, identified as KGM, who claims to have developed mental health problems due to social media use, as reported by Fortune. He also receives annual performance-based bonuses that can be up to half his salary, according to multiple outlets covering the trial.
In other news, CBS News is considering a new round of layoffs that could affect at least 15% of its staff, according to Variety. This marks the latest move by editor-in-chief Bari Weiss as she attempts to focus the news division on streaming video.
Meanwhile, two of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) largest detention center contractors posted record revenue in 2025, Time reported. GEO Group reported $2.6 billion in total revenue, up from $2.43 billion in 2024, while CoreCivic reported $2.2 billion, up from $1.96 billion. Both companies have been expanding their facilities nationwide.
In the tech world, Bryan Johnson is offering a $1 million per year program called "Immortals" that promises to share his longevity protocol, as reported by TechCrunch. This raises questions about the accessibility and potential societal impact of such expensive, experimental health interventions.
Also, IBM plans to significantly increase its entry-level hiring in the U.S. by 2026, despite industry predictions of AI-driven job displacement, according to TechCrunch, drawing from reports by Bloomberg. The company is restructuring these roles to focus on customer engagement and other areas less susceptible to automation.
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