New Mexico Judge Orders Meta to Pay $942 Million over Child Safety Harms

A New Mexico judge ordered Meta Platforms to pay between $567 million and $942 million following a landmark child safety verdict. The ruling requires the social media giant to fund youth mental health treatment within the state. Additionally, the court mandated restrictions on the amount of time young users in New Mexico can spend on Meta apps. This decision significantly increases the financial costs for Mark Zuckerberg's company regarding the safety and well-being of minors.