Meta faces historic $375 million penalty in New Mexico child safety case. A jury found the social media giant violated consumer protection laws by misleading users about platform safety and failing to protect children from predators. This marks the first time a state has prevailed at trial against a major tech company over claims of child harm. The verdict represents a significant legal and financial blow to Meta, though the penalty falls short of the $2.1 billion sought by state officials. Meta announced plans to appeal, maintaining it works diligently to protect users and remove harmful content. The case underscores growing regulatory scrutiny of tech platforms regarding child safety and corporate accountability in the digital age.
