Social media giant Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico child safety ruling

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A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million for creating a public nuisance that harmed children by exposing them to online predators. This ruling follows a prior $375 million jury verdict against the social media giant.

A New Mexico judge on Thursday ordered Meta to pay more than $500 million, finding the social media company created a public nuisance and harmed children. The ruling follows a March jury verdict awarding the state $375 million after finding Meta liable for exposing children to online predators and other harms.