U.S. Court Orders Meta to Pay $567 Million Fine
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A U.S. court ordered Meta to pay a fine of $567 million. The company is said to be responsible for psychological harm suffered by children on its platforms.
A court in New Mexico ordered Meta to pay a fine of $567 million.3,2,1 The court held Meta responsible for the psychological harm suffered by children on its platforms.3,2 Meta rejected the allegations and announced that it would file an appeal.3,1
The company described the decision as inappropriate and stood by its protective measures.3,1 The ruling addresses the question of whether Meta adequately protects minors from addiction and sexual exploitation.3 A judge in the U.S. justified the sentence by citing the danger these platforms pose to children.3
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