Trouble mounts for Meta: New Mexico court fines social media giant $567 million, implement youth safety measures
A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million for creating a public nuisance by failing to protect children on its platforms, with the ruling mandating youth safety measures for five years. Judge Bryan Biedscheid characterized Meta's practices as akin to pollution, causing psychological harm and exploitation of minors. Meta plans to appeal the decision, which includes restrictions on teen usage and enhanced safeguards against child exploitation.