Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million in New Mexico for Failing to Protect Minors on Social Media
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to pay $567 million in damages for failing to protect minors on its platforms. The court found that Meta's design features, such as push notifications and the display of 'likes', were harmful to teenagers. The ruling also criticized Meta for not adequately disclosing the risks associated with its platforms. This decision is part of a broader legal and regulatory scrutiny over the impact of social media on young people's mental health. Meta has announced plans to appeal the decision, maintaining that it is committed to user safety and transparency. 
