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Meta Hit With $375 Million Penalty in Landmark Child Safety Case. A jury in New Mexico has ruled that Meta broke state law by misleading users about the safety of its platforms and failing to protect children from harm. After less than a day of deliberation, the jury ordered Meta to pay 375 million dollars in penalties, marking the first time a jury has reached a verdict on claims like these against the company. The case accused Meta of allowing predators to access underage users and exposing them to harmful content, sometimes leading to real-world abuse. Meta denied the allegations, saying it has strong safety measures in place and plans to appeal the decision. State officials called the ruling a major win for families, saying it sends a clear message that tech companies must prioritize user safety over profit. The lawsuit stems from a 2023 undercover investigation, where fake teen accounts were quickly exposed to explicit material and adult contact. Now, in the next phase of the case, the court may force Meta to introduce stricter protections for children — including age verification and stronger content controls. The verdict comes as Meta faces growing legal pressure nationwide over the impact of its platforms on young people’s mental health.
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