New Mexico Jury Blames Meta for Harm to Kids, Signals Big Penalty
TL;DR
A New Mexico jury ruled that Meta’s platforms harmed children’s mental health and violated the state’s Unfair Practices Act, finding thousands of violations and unconscionable practices tied to child safety and addiction, potentially totaling $375 million in penalties with a second phase to decide remedies.
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