Court fines Meta millions for child protection failures

A court in New Mexico has ruled that the Facebook company Meta must compensate for psychological harm caused to children by using its platforms. The judges view Meta's practices as lacking sufficient protection for young users, which jeopardizes their health and promotes addiction.

In total, Meta has been ordered to pay a fine of $567 million. The company has rejected the allegations and announced plans to appeal the ruling. The dispute raises questions about the responsibilities of social media regarding young users.