Meta Ordered to Pay $375 Million for Misleading Child Safety Claims

A jury in New Mexico ordered Meta to pay $375 million for misleading users regarding the safety of its platforms for children. The ruling marks the first successful lawsuit by a state against Meta over child safety issues. Evidence presented during the trial included internal documents revealing that 16% of Instagram users reported being shown unwanted sexual content within a week. Meta intends to appeal the decision and has stated that it continues to implement measures for safer experiences for minors on its platforms.