US court mandates Meta to pay billion-dollar damages over minor harm
A court in New Mexico has issued a ruling requiring Meta to pay $567 million to fund an indemnity fund addressing the harm caused to minors by the use of its platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. This follows the company's conviction for neglect in safeguarding child users over a period of five years, with fines reaching up to $375 million imposed by a jury in March of the previous year. The measures approved by the judge include restrictions on platform usage, such as limiting minors to ten hours of use per month, disabling notifications between 10 PM and 7 AM, and prohibiting "romantic or sexual" interactions with AI-supported chatbots. Additionally, there will be human review of reports related to sexual exploitation. Meta is suspending the implementation of these measures pending the outcome of an appeal, along with posting financial guarantees. The company affirms its commitment to adolescent safety, despite opposing the judgment.
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