Friday, 7 August, 2026
Costly Public Nuisance: Meta Hit with $567M Penalty Over Teen Mental Health
By TechShots Studio
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a state youth mental health fund after ruling its platforms act as a "public nuisance" that harms children and fuels addictive use. Added to a $375 million jury penalty from March, total damages reach $942 million. The court also imposed new youth restrictions, including night-time notification blocks and usage limits. Meta plans to appeal.
Read full story at REUTERS