Meta Fined $375M for Harming Kids' Mental Health
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New Mexico jury holds Meta accountable for harming childrens mental health, violating consumer protection laws; awards $375 million in penalties. This verdict is part of a growing wave of lawsuits against social media giants, with over 40 state attorneys general suing Meta over addictive features on Instagram and Facebook contributing to a youth mental health crisis. Meta maintains it discloses risks and removes harmful content, but prosecutors argue algorithms push engaging material keeping kids hooked. The ruling was based on a state investigation where agents posed as children online to uncover sexual solicitations and Metas handling of them. A second trial phase could assess if Meta created a public nuisance, potentially forcing business changes to protect young users.
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