Times of India · Technology&Law · 2026-08-07
US court slaps Meta with $567 million penalty in landmark child safety ruling
A New Mexico state court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million and overhaul safety features for young users after finding the social media company responsible for harming children's mental health. The ruling marks one of the largest legal actions against a social media platform over child safety and is expected to influence similar lawsuits across the United States. US court slaps Meta with $567 million penalty in landmark child safety ruling
Why it matters. This ruling enforces stricter accountability for tech giants regarding the protection of minors on their platforms.
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