New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million for youth harm

A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to pay $567 million and implement significant changes to protect young users’ mental health. This ruling follows a jury’s earlier decision that found Meta violated state consumer protection laws by misrepresenting the safety of its platforms for minors. The judge mandated improvements in age verification, privacy settings, and the addition of informative features on the platforms. Meta plans to appeal the ruling.

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