NM jury holds Meta liable for harming children’s safety

A New Mexico jury ruled that Meta knowingly harmed children’s mental health and concealed what it knew about child sexual exploitation on its platforms, finding thousands of violations of the state’s Unfair Practices Act and a potential penalty of $375 million per violation. The verdict also found false or misleading statements and unconscionable trade practices. A second phase could determine remedies; Meta plans to appeal. The case is part of a broader wave of lawsuits alleging social-media platforms’ impact on youth.