Meta Found Liable for $375 Million in Child Safety Case Over Platform Dangers
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Summary
A jury found Meta liable for violating New Mexico law by failing to protect children from sexual predators on its platforms and failing to warn users about platform dangers. The company was found to have engaged in 'unfair and deceptive' and 'unconscionable' trade practices and was ordered to pay $375 million in damages. The case highlights ongoing concerns about child safety on social media platforms.
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The jury found Meta liable on all counts, including for willfully engaging in 'unfair and deceptive' and 'unconscionable' trade practices, and ordered the company to pay $375 million in damages.
Meta for years has faced concerns about risks to kids and teens on its platforms from parents, whistleblowers, advocates
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