- A New Mexico jury has ordered social media giant Meta to pay $375 million for harming children's mental health and making them vulnerable to sexual exploitation.
- This verdict marks the first time a US state has successfully sued Meta over child safety issues, as reported by Al Jazeera.
- According to Al Jazeera, jurors sided with prosecutors who argued that Meta prioritized profits over the safety of its younger users.
- The substantial financial penalty addresses the company's alleged role in negatively impacting the mental well-being of children.
- The ruling also holds Meta accountable for making children vulnerable to sexual exploitation on its platforms.
Meta fined $375M for child endangerment
A New Mexico jury has ordered social media giant Meta to pay a staggering $375 million for harming children's mental health and making them vulnerable to sexual exploitation. This landmark verdict marks the first time a US state has successfully sued Meta over child safety, with jurors agreeing the company prioritized profits over its younger users' well-being.
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