New Mexico Jury Considers If Meta Misled on Child Safety Risks
Prosecutors accuse Meta of prioritizing profits over child safety using addictive algorithms, with a Santa Fe jury weighing claims after six weeks of testimony.
- A landmark trial in New Mexico accuses Meta, owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, of misleading users about child safety on its platforms.
- Prosecutors say Meta prioritized profits over safety in violation of consumer protection laws, citing issues with algorithms and messaging features.
- Meta denies the claims, arguing it has protections for teens and removes harmful content, though some posts slip through.
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