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Meta Ordered to Pay $567M for Child Safety Harms

New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million into abatement fund for child mental health harms.

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WHAT'S CONFIRMED

▸Meta was ordered to pay $567 million in a child safety case. — NPR Technology, BBC Technology, CNBC Tech
▸The ruling represents the largest child safety judgment against a social media giant. — BBC Technology, CNBC Tech

NOT REPORTED ELSEWHERE

▸Judge Bryan Biedscheid ruled that bulk of money will fund treatment services for young people. — NPR Technology
▸The ruling adds to $375 million in fines Meta was already ordered to pay, totaling $942 million. — BBC Technology

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