# Instagram Head Says He Was Unaware of Limits on Teen Safety Data Adam Mosseri makes surprising statements in social media addiction trial. - **Source:** [Engadget](https://www.engadget.com) - **Published:** 2026-08-25 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/de3c3449-8180-471f-8d68-10f30e0ad81a ## Instagram Head Testifies in Court Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, testified in Meta's trial over social media addiction and children's privacy. Mosseri stated he was unaware that Instagram employees had limited teen safety data presented to him. This revelation marks a significant turning point in the case. ## Teen User Safety Under Scrutiny A presentation during the trial revealed that content related to suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders was viewed 2.5 times more by teens than adults on Instagram. Despite being labeled 'non-recommendable' for teens, these contents continued to attract high engagement. ## Debate Over Data Limitation Instagram employees were instructed by a company lawyer to limit certain teen safety data presented to Mosseri. Mosseri claimed he was never informed about this restriction and had not participated in any discussions about limiting his access to information. ## Role of Lawyers and Ethical Concerns Mosseri suggested that lawyers might have removed information from presentations for legal reasons. However, this raises ethical and transparency concerns. Mosseri emphasized that his team was not hiding anything. ## Instagram's 'Take a Break' Feature Instagram's 'Take a Break' feature was also discussed in court. Introduced in 2021, it was adopted by only 1.8% of users. Among teens, the adoption rate was even lower. The effectiveness and usage of the feature were questioned. ## Mandatory Teen Accounts Mosseri noted that Instagram accounts for users under 16 are now mandatory, with time limits enabled by default. These measures aim to control the time teens spend on the platform. ## Meta's Future and the Trial's Impact The trial seeks penalties of up to $1.4 trillion against Meta and demands changes in app design. Mosseri's testimony could play a crucial role in shaping Meta's future. ## Transparency and Accountability The trial highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability among companies. Protecting teen users has become a critical priority for social media platforms. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.engadget.com/2244270/adam-mosseri-says-its-news-to-me-that-instagram-employees-limited-his-exposure-to-teen-safety-data/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._