$567M Judgment Highlights Meta's Failure to Protect Young Minds A New Mexico court has held Facebook and Instagram accountable for their role in harming children's mental health, ordering them to pay a staggering $567 million in damages.
The verdict is a victory for the young people affected by these platforms and a stark reminder of the tech industry's continued failure to prioritize the well being of its most vulnerable users.
The court's decision marks the second phase of a landmark trial that saw Meta ordered to pay $375 million in civil penalties earlier this year.