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META TOLD TO PAY ANOTHER $567M IN NEW MEXICO CHILD SAFETY LAWSUIT - BBC

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Business - Latest - Google NewsMETA TOLD TO PAY ANOTHER $567M IN NEW MEXICO CHILD SAFETY LAWSUIT - BBC1 hr ago
PBS News Hour - The LatestNEW MEXICO COURT ORDERS META TO PAY $567 MILLION OVER MENTAL HEALTH HARMS TO KIDS ONLINE57 mins ago
NYT > Top StoriesMETA ORDERED TO PAY $567 MILLION FINE BY NEW MEXICO JUDGE19 mins ago
Times of IndiaUS COURT SLAPS META WITH $567 MILLION PENALTY IN LANDMARK CHILD SAFETY RULING36 mins ago

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A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million in a lawsuit over child safety concerns, a decision announced in the latest court ruling. The order was issued to address the mental‑health harms experienced by children using the company’s platforms.

According to coverage from PBS News Hour, The New York Times, and BBC News, the payment will be placed into an abatement fund aimed at mitigating further child‑harms. The fine is described by the court as the largest child‑safety ruling ever imposed on a social‑media giant. The judgment specifically cites mental‑health damages to youths that have resulted from the platform’s design and policies.

This ruling follows a series of lawsuits targeting big‑tech firms over the safety of minors online, reflecting growing regulatory scrutiny of digital platforms’ responsibilities toward young users.

  • New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million for child‑safety violations.
  • Funds will be directed to an abatement fund to address mental‑health harms to children.
  • The order is the largest child‑safety judgment against a social‑media company to date.

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