New Mexico Court Orders Meta to Pay $375 Million Fine Over User Deception and Failure to Protect Children

New Mexico. A New Mexico state court has issued a landmark ruling against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The court ordered Meta to pay a fine of $375 million after finding that the company misled users about safety issues and failed to prevent child sexual exploitation.New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed the lawsuit, accusing Meta of prioritizing profit over child safety. Following deliberation, the jury concluded that Meta violated consumer protection laws.Attorney General Torrez described this victory as a historic win for every child and family. He stated that the court's decision proves that no...