Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico child safety case
A judge in New Mexico ordered Meta to pay $567 million and make changes to protect young users on its platforms. This is the largest financial penalty Meta has faced in lawsuits about social media harm. Child safety advocates are hoping other courts will make similar rulings against the company.
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15 sourcesA New Mexico judge ordered new child safeguards for Meta. Advocates hope other courts follow.
Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico child safety case
New Mexico Court Orders Meta To Pay $942 Million Over Harm To Children
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34 sourcesInstagram owner Meta ordered to pay nearly $1B in fines for risking child safety, court says
Meta ordered to pay $567M to address kids’ mental health
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12 sourcesA New Mexico judge ordered new child safeguards for Meta. Advocates hope other courts follow
State Fines Meta Over $560 Million for Impact on Children’s Mental Health.
New Mexico Judge Orders Meta to Pay $942 Million over Child Safety Harms
Meta ordered to pay $567M to address kids’ mental health
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4 articlesNew Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million, overhaul child safety measures
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harms to children’s mental health
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2 developments- Aug 6Court orders Meta to pay $567 million to address kids' mental health and safety on its platforms
- Aug 7Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico child safety case
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