New Mexico Trial Targets Meta Over Child Safety on Facebook and Instagram

New Mexico's attorney general has filed a landmark suit accusing Meta of knowingly enabling predators to exploit children on Facebook and Instagram, alleging design choices and profit incentives prioritized engagement over safety, with unmoderated groups and ads alongside sexualized content. The seven-week Santa Fe trial follows a Guardian investigation and includes internal documents, an undercover operation (Operation MetaPhile), and a deposition from Mark Zuckerberg, as part of broader scrutiny of tech platforms and a related LA case challenging Section 230 immunity.