New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harm to youths
Summary
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, to pay $567 million and make changes to protect young users' mental health. The court found Meta responsible for harming children by hiding safety risks and required the company to improve features like age checks and privacy settings.Key Facts
- Meta must pay $567 million after a New Mexico court ruling about harm to youths’ mental health.
- $420 million of the money will fund treatment services for young people over five years.
- The rest will go to awareness, prevention, screening, and related costs.
- The judge ordered changes to Meta’s platforms, including banners explaining safety features and tools against harmful comments.
- Prosecutors want Meta to limit addictive features, improve age verification, and better prevent child sexual exploitation.
- Meta will appeal the ruling and says it is working to remove harmful content.
- The trial focused on whether Meta created a “public nuisance” under New Mexico law.
- Similar lawsuits are happening in other US states and cities to push social media companies to protect children better.
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