Tag: Facebook

New Mexico Asks Court to Rein In Meta, Arguing Social Media Is Fueling a Teen Mental Health Crisis

New Mexico is asking a court to declare Meta a public nuisance, arguing its algorithm-driven platforms are contributing to anxiety, depression and self-harm among teenagers. The case could reshape how social media companies operate across the United States.

Meta to New Mexico: Regulate Us Too Hard, and We Might Leave Entirely

New Mexico’s attorney general is demanding sweeping child safety reforms from Meta, including age verification, limits on addictive features and tighter protections for minors. Meta responded with a stunning warning: if the state pushes ahead, it may remove Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp from New Mexico entirely.

New Mexico’s Verdict Against Meta Lights a Fuse — Tech Giants Face Widening Calls for Accountability

A landmark New Mexico verdict against Meta is fueling a broader legal and political reckoning over social media harms, with class action lawsuits and calls for accountability now gathering momentum nationwide.

NM Prosecutors Allege Meta Misled the Public About Harms to Minors on Facebook and Instagram

New Mexico prosecutors say Meta misled the public about the risks Facebook and Instagram pose to children, opening a landmark trial that could reshape how social media platforms operate in the US.

Meta Faces New Mexico Trial as Legal Pressure Mounts on Big Tech Over Child Safety

Meta Platforms Inc. will face trial in New Mexico over allegations it exposed children to sexual exploitation on its social media platforms.