Meta Platforms faces a potential $3.7 billion fine in a New Mexico child-safety trial. Attorney General Raul Torrez accused the company of failing to protect minors and misleading the public about platform risks. A jury recently ruled that Meta willfully violated the state’s unfair practices law.
New Mexico seeks nearly $3.7 billion in damages and a court order for operational changes. These mandates include stricter age verification and safer recommendation algorithms.
Meta argues the state's demands are unrealistic and has threatened to disable its platforms in New Mexico. The case outcome could establish a legal precedent for social media litigation across the United States.