A New Mexico jury has ordered Meta to pay $375 million in civil penalties after determining the company misled consumers about safety on its platforms and enabled child exploitation. Attorney General Raúl Torrez called the verdict a historic victory, stating, "Meta executives knew their products harmed children." This ruling marks the first jury trial holding Meta liable for such actions. The jury's decision may lead to significant changes in Meta's operations to enhance child safety online.
A New Mexico jury has ordered Meta to pay $375 million in civil penalties after determining the company misled consumers about safety on its platforms and enabled child exploitation. Attorney General Raúl Torrez called the verdict a historic victory, stating, "Meta executives knew their products harmed children." This ruling marks the first jury trial holding Meta liable for such actions. The jury's decision may lead to significant changes in Meta's operations to enhance child safety online.