WATCH: WHAT SOCIAL MEDIA APPS CAN DO TO SUPPORT CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH
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ABC News host Stephanie Ramos interviewed University of Wisconsin professor Dr. Megan Moreno about a New Mexico court ruling that imposes a nearly $1 billion penalty on Meta for harming children’s mental health. The discussion aired on Thursday, underscoring the growing pressure on social‑media platforms to address youth well‑being. The ruling is the latest legal step aimed at curbing online harms to minors.
According to The Guardian, the court ordered Meta to pay $567 million and mandated new child‑safeguard measures, while the Associated Press noted the judge’s order and said advocates hope other courts will adopt similar protections. Dr. Moreno explained that the penalty reflects mounting evidence that social‑media use can worsen anxiety, depression, and sleep problems among children. The ABC interview highlighted how these measures could shape Meta’s future policies and the broader industry’s accountability.
The case comes amid heightened scrutiny of platforms’ impact on youth mental health, following concerns that inadequate safeguards contribute to rising rates of psychological distress.
- Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for child mental‑health harms
- Court requires new child‑safeguard measures for the platform
- ABC News interview with Dr. Megan Moreno stresses the significance of the penalty for youth mental well‑being
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