"A New Mexico jury found that Meta violated the state's Unfair Practices Act by hiding what it knew about how their platforms negatively impacted children's mental health, as well as the child exploitation their apps enabled."
"The lawsuit filed by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez alleged Meta operated with 'unconscionable' trade practices, failing to protect young users from sexual predators."
"A now 20-year-old woman, identified only as K.G.M., accused Meta and Google of creating platforms 'as addictive as cigarettes or digital casinos,' claiming that the addictive design led to severe anxiety, depression, and body dysmorphia."
Meta was found liable for violating New Mexico's Unfair Practices Act by failing to protect children from mental health issues and exploitation. A jury awarded $375 million in damages. In a separate case, a woman accused Meta and Google of creating addictive platforms, leading to severe mental health issues. The jury ruled in her favor, resulting in $4.2 million in damages. TikTok and Snap were also implicated but settled out of court. Meta plans to appeal the decisions.
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