"The penalty was $375 million, the first time a state had won at trial against a major US technology company for endangering children."
"New Mexico is asking the court to order Meta to verify users' ages, redesign its recommendation algorithm, and cap children's monthly time on its platforms at 90 hours."
"If the orders are intolerable, Meta has indicated, it will pull Facebook and Instagram from New Mexico altogether."
"The state is also asking for $3.7 billion to fund teen mental health services across New Mexico, on top of the $375 million already awarded."
A New Mexico jury found Meta violated consumer protection laws by misrepresenting the safety of Facebook and Instagram for young users, resulting in a $375 million penalty. The second phase of the trial will determine further actions, including age verification and algorithm changes. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez seeks to implement measures such as capping children's screen time and funding mental health services. Meta has threatened to withdraw its platforms from the state if the court's orders are deemed intolerable.
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