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Meta Ordered to Pay $567M in Child Safety Case

Updated 2026-08-07 15:10 UTC 2 sources Negative

A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million after determining the company contributed to a teen mental health crisis. The ruling adds to previous penalties and highlights ongoing legal challenges.

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The Hill
A New Mexico court on Thursday ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million after determining it contributed to the "teen mental health crisis" in the state. The order adds to the $375 million in civil penalties Meta was ordered to pay in the first phase of the trial after
2026-08-07 14:26 UTC
CNBC
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