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Protecting Kids Online: Instagram and Reforms for Young Users

Testimony

Questioner: Ted CruzWitness: Adam Mosseri

Initiative: Teen Time Spent Optimization
Q. · Question

Ted Cruz

A. · Response

Adam Mosseri

QuestionChallenges whether any real policy changes resulted from internal research, suggesting reduced engagement would just cut revenue.

ResponseSays keeping users safe and satisfied matters because fierce competition from YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat means unhappy users would leave.