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August 7, 2026
Meta Ordered to Pay $942 Million for Child Harms in New Mexico
- A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay a total of $942 million, including an additional $567 million, for failing to protect children on its platforms.
- The ruling classifies Meta as a 'public nuisance' and mandates the creation of a fund to address the harms caused to youth.
- Meta is required to implement stricter measures for user safety, including enhanced age-verification and restrictions on adult interactions with underage users.
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- Meta Ordered to Pay $942 Million to Address Harm to Kids From Social MediaAug 7, 2026 at 12:01 AM · WSJ
- Meta ordered to pay $567 million into abatement fund as remedy to child harms case in New MexicoAug 7, 2026 at 12:19 AM · CNBC
- Meta told to pay another $567m in New Mexico child safety lawsuitAug 7, 2026 at 12:54 AM · BBC