
Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million in New Mexico Child Safety Case
A US judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million to a New Mexico fund for adolescent mental health, comparing the company to a 'public nuisance' over its platforms' impact on child safety and well-being. This ruling comes as part of a larger legal battle concerning the harm social media platforms cause to children.
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New Mexico Court Orders Meta To Pay Nearly $1 Billion In Landmark Child Safety Case
In the ruling, the judge notes that Meta created a “public nuisance” by being a significant contributor to the state’s teen mental health crisis.
By Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff
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Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta has been ordered by a New Mexico court to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms in the second phase of a l...
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