New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harms to children’s mental health
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In a landmark decision, a New Mexico court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to pay $567 million into a fund to address mental health issues stemming from the social media giant's platforms. This ruling is part of the second phase of a trial that concluded in March, where Meta was found liable for knowingly causing harm to children's mental health and concealing knowledge of child sexual exploitation on its platforms.
The total responsibility for Meta rises to $942 million, with $420 million earmarked for treatment services, awareness, and other costs over the next five years.
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