New Mexico just handed Meta its first courtroom defeat over child safety, and the rest of the country is watching | TechCrunch

""Meta executives knew their products harmed children, disregarded warnings from their own employees, and lied to the public about what they knew. Today the jury joined families, educators, and child safety experts in saying enough is enough.""

"The evidence it produced - along with internal Meta documents and testimony from former employees - showed that company staff and outside child safety experts repeatedly raised alarms about dangers on the platforms and were largely ignored."

A jury in Santa Fe found Meta liable for misleading consumers regarding the safety of its platforms, resulting in a $375 million penalty. This ruling marks a significant moment for parental concerns about online safety for children. The case stemmed from a 2023 investigation where decoy accounts were created to expose the dangers children face on Facebook and Instagram. Evidence revealed that Meta executives ignored warnings about the harm their products caused to children, leading to the jury's decision to hold the company accountable.

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