US EditionNew Mexico Trial Opens Against Meta Over Child Safety and Consumer Claims
The trial alleges Meta’s algorithms exposed children to exploitation and addiction, violating consumer protection laws, amid over 40 related state lawsuits nationwide.
- On Monday in Santa Fe, a trial opened over child sexual exploitation and whether Meta misrepresented platform safety, with opening statements expected.
- Attorney General Raúl Torrez sued Meta in 2023 after his team used decoy social media accounts to document sexual solicitations and urged stronger age verification and algorithm changes this year.
- Prosecutors will show evidence that algorithms and account features enticed and addicted young people, and the lawsuit alleges Meta knowingly exposes children to sexual exploitation and mental harm.
- A judge denied Meta's request to block live streaming and recording of the trial, emphasizing transparency, while New Mexico limits compel out-of-state witnesses so Mark Zuckerberg may testify by deposition.
- More than 40 state attorneys general have sued Meta, and the trial could highlight explicit online content and influence national policy and pending suits.
88 Articles
88 Articles
Meta trial, Quantum company chooses Albuquerque, Mild weather, Proposed cell phone ban, Sunport flyside passes
Tuesday's Top Stories Tuesday's Five Facts [1] Trial against Meta begins as NM looks to prove company put children in harm’s way - The State of New Mexico is taking on one of the world’s biggest tech giants in court, claiming the parent company of Facebook and Instagram knowingly put children in danger from sexual [...]
Associated Press News
New Mexico lawsuit accuses Meta of failing to protect children from sexual exploitation online
Meta is on trial in New Mexico to answer allegations that its social media platforms enable predators to target children for sexual exploitation.
Opening statements set to begin Monday in trial against Meta
SANTA FE, N.M. – Opening statements are expected to begin Monday morning in the state’s case against Meta, accused of failing to protect children from sexual exploitation. Prosecutors from the New Mexico Department of Justice allege that Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, did not adequately safeguard children and teens. Meta denies the charges, citing First Amendment protection. A New Mexico judge recently denied Meta’s request …
Meta Faces Its Day of Reckoning: Inside the Landmark New Mexico Trial Over Child Safety Failures
For years, Meta Platforms Inc. has deflected criticism about the safety of its products for young users with carefully worded policy updates, new parental controls, and promises of algorithmic improvements. Now, the social media giant is being forced to answer those criticisms under oath, in a courtroom in New Mexico, in what could become the most consequential child safety trial the technology industry has ever faced. New Mexico Attorney Genera…
A lawsuit has begun against social media giants; they are accused of creating 'addiction machines'.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 63% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
