IrelandA U.S. judge has ruled that Meta must pay over $567 million after being found liable for creating a 'public nuisance' by endangering children through its social media platforms. The ruling follows a lawsuit by New Mexico's attorney general, who alleged that Meta's algorithms exposed minors to predators and failed to adequately protect children online. The company was previously ordered to pay $375 million in March for similar violations. The settlement requires Meta to allocate funds toward mental health treatment and various child protection initiatives over five years. Meta has stated it disagrees with the ruling and plans to appeal, claiming it works to ensure user safety and transparency.
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