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New Mexico Orders Meta to Pay $567M for Child Safety | Dayton News
New Mexico just handed Meta a $567 million hit — the biggest tech penalty in state history — after a judge sided with the state’s child safety lawsuit. The ruling, up from an initial $375 million jury award, earmarks $420 million for youth mental health treatment and the rest for prevention and screening programs over five years. Attorney General Raúl Torrez called it a landmark victory for kids, accusing Meta of prioritizing profits over young users’ well-being. Meta pushed back, claiming its safety features are robust and arguing some remedies violate federal law and free speech. This…
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