New Mexico case could force Meta to overhaul kid-safety tools

New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez won $375 million against Meta, and a three-week public nuisance trial will decide what remedies Meta must implement on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Proposed measures include age verification, prohibiting end-to-end encryption for users under 18, capping teen use at 90 hours per month, limiting engagement features like infinite scroll and autoplay, and aiming for 99% CSAM detection. The court’s ruling could influence tech regulation and settlements beyond New Mexico, though Meta argues the mandates would threaten privacy and parental rights.