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💼 BBC Business • Thursday, February 12, 2026
⚡ Key Highlights
- Adam Mosseri acknowledges 16 hours of daily Instagram use as ‘problematic’
- Refuses to label excessive use as an addiction
- Calls for greater parental involvement in monitoring online activities
- Lawmakers question the effectiveness of Instagram’s new features for healthier habits
Instagram’s CEO, Adam Mosseri, was grilled by lawmakers about the potential harm his platform can cause to minors, particularly in regards to mental health and online safety. Mosseri acknowledged that spending 16 hours a day on the app is indeed ‘problematic,’ but stopped short of labeling it as an addiction. He emphasized the need for parents and guardians to be more involved in monitoring their children’s online activities. The hearing also touched on the platform’s algorithms and their potential impact on users’ self-esteem. Furthermore, Mosseri highlighted Instagram’s efforts to introduce new features aimed at promoting healthier online habits. Lawmakers, however, remained skeptical about the effectiveness of these measures. The discussion underscored the ongoing debate about social media’s influence on society, especially among younger generations.
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Instagram social media addiction mental health online safety Adam Mosseri
Original Source: BBC Business
