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Meta Hit with $567M Fine for Youth Safety | Mesa News
A New Mexico judge just slapped Meta with a $567 million fine — the largest ever for social media harm — targeting how Facebook and Instagram affect teens. Four hundred twenty million goes to youth treatment programs, the rest to prevention and support over five years. Meta must overhaul safety features: mandatory banners, better age verification, and even AI tools to estimate users’ ages — aiming for an under-13 predictor within two years. If unverified, minors under 18 get extra protections. This landmark ruling underscores the growing pressure on tech giants to safeguard kids online…
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