"New Mexico is proud to be the first state to hold Meta accountable in court for misleading parents, enabling child exploitation, and harming kids. In the next phase of this legal proceeding, we will seek additional financial penalties and court-mandated changes to Meta's platforms that offer stronger protections for children."
"We respectfully disagree with the verdict and will appeal,"
A jury found Meta guilty of willfully violating New Mexico law by misleading users about product safety and engaging in unconscionable trade practices. The company faces a $375 million penalty for 37,500 violations. New Mexico argued that Meta misled consumers and facilitated child predators on its platform. The state used decoy accounts to demonstrate the issue. Meta denied the allegations and plans to appeal the verdict. This case represents a significant legal strategy aimed at holding tech platforms accountable for their design and safety practices.
Read at The Verge
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