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Zuckerberg testimony: Upping engagement on Instagram was not a company goal

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in a closely watched social media and safety trial that could reshape the industry.

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The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.

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