"Meta stated in a court filing that meeting the proposed requirement for 99% accuracy in verifying that child users are at least 13 years old is unfeasible. They argued that this effectively requires Meta to shut down its services for all users in the state or comply with impossible obligations."
"The potential shutdown could silence personal communication on Meta's platforms, which include Facebook and WhatsApp, and significantly impact their use for commercial advertising, affecting a population of 2.1 million residents in New Mexico."
"By withdrawing from New Mexico, Meta would address concerns about harm to children, but such a move could be perceived as intentionally hostile and may lead to unintended consequences."
Meta is considering shutting down its social media services in New Mexico in response to state prosecutors' demands for changes to protect children's mental health. This follows a previous case where Meta faced $375 million in penalties for harming children's mental health. Prosecutors seek changes to child accounts, including better age verification and privacy settings. Meta argues that meeting these demands is unfeasible and could lead to a shutdown affecting 2.1 million residents, impacting personal communication and commercial advertising.
Read at San Diego Union-Tribune
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