New Mexico Jury Hits Meta With $375 Million Penalty Over Child Safety Claims

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A New Mexico jury found Meta Platforms violated state consumer-protection law by misleading users about safety on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp and enabling child exploitation, ordering $375 million in civil penalties; Meta says it will appeal as it faces broader scrutiny over youth safety and platform design.
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