New Mexico Judge Orders Meta to Pay $567 Million Fine for Child Safety Failures
Summary
A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay an additional $567 million over claims its platforms exposed children to harmful content and sexual exploitation. The ruling brings the total penalty in the case to $942 million, making it the largest child safety judgment against the company so far.
Key Points
- A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay an additional $567 million in a child safety case.
- The court said Meta’s platforms created a public nuisance by putting children at risk of harmful content and sexual exploitation.
- The total penalty in the case now stands at $942 million after an earlier $375 million fine.
- The lawsuit was filed by New Mexico state officials in 2023 and targeted Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads.
