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Meta to pay $375 million for 'thousands' of children's safety violations, a whole 0.19% of its 2025…
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has been ordered by a New Mexico jury to pay $375 million for thousands of children's safety violations. Prosecutors argued that Meta prioritized profits over safety, violating the state's Unfair Practices Act by failing to protect children from sexual exploitation. A similar verdict in California found Meta and Google negligent in protecting young users, though the shared penalty was significantly lower.
Jury rules against Meta, orders $375 million fine in major child safety trial
A jury in New Mexico has found Meta liable for violating consumer protection laws related to child exploitation and safety, ordering the company to pay $375 million. The lawsuit alleged Meta knew its platforms put children at risk and failed to implement adequate safety measures. Meta plans to appeal the verdict, while the state intends to pursue a public nuisance trial.