Meta ordered to pay an additional $567 million in public nuisance ruling
Meta has been ordered to pay an additional $567 million in New Mexico's child safety case, raising its total penalties to nearly $1 billion for being deemed a "public nuisance." The Santa Fe district court ruled that Meta's platforms significantly contribute to a teen mental health crisis, prompting New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez to call the decision a victory for child safety. The funds will support awareness and prevention measures for those affected by the company's practices, while Meta plans to appeal the ruling, asserting its commitment to user safety.