Judge orders Meta to pay over $900 million for failing to protect kids on social media
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay a total of $942 million for failing to protect children on its platforms.
Meta faces a hefty $942 million judgment from a New Mexico court, a ruling aimed at compensating for harm inflicted on children through its social media platforms. The sum, comprising $567 million for treatment services and $375 million in fines, was delivered by Judge Bryan Biedscheid on Thursday. The verdict came after a jury in March found Meta liable for failing to safeguard young users and approved the $375 million fine.
New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez hailed the decision as a victory for parents and children alike, emphasizing the company's responsibility to not profit from actions endangering minors. Despite the ruling, Meta vowed to challenge the decision, asserting its commitment to child safety and the accuracy of its practices.
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