US Judge Orders Meta to Pay $567m in Child Safety Ruling
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Meta, Judge Bryan Biedscheid
New Mexico, USA
August 6, 2026
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A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567m for failing to warn the public about child safety risks. The ruling deems Meta a 'public nuisance' and mandates a fund for harm mitigation. Meta plans to appeal the decision, citing its ongoing efforts to protect teens.
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