US courts order Meta to pay nearly $500M
A court in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay more than half a billion dollars in damages, accusing the company of causing public harm and harming children through its platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The judiciary ruled that Meta concealed internal results related to risks threatening young people and directed its algorithms to tailor content toward teenagers in a way that harms their mental health, which constitutes a violation of unfair practices law. About three-quarters of the $567 million fine will be allocated to addressing children’s mental health issues, with the amount to be paid over five years, while the remaining funds will go toward awareness and prevention programs. The company announced its opposition to the ruling and plans to appeal, reaffirming its commitment to protecting teenagers despite the criticisms.
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