A New Mexico jury has delivered a major blow to Meta, finding the social media giant failed to protect children and misled users about the safety of its platforms.
According to the New York Post, the decision, handed down Tuesday after weeks of testimony, orders the company to pay $375 million in civil penalties for violating state law.
Jurors heard six weeks of evidence, including testimony from former Meta executives, educators, and online safety experts.
Prosecutors argued the company concealed serious risks facing minors on Facebook and Instagram, while failing to enforce its stated minimum user age of 13.
They also alleged that Meta’s algorithms made it easier for predators to find and target children, exposing them to harassment and exploitation.
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