New Mexico jury orders Meta to pay $375 million in child safety case

What did the jury say Meta did wrong?

The jury found that Meta misled the public about the safety of its platforms and violated New Mexico consumer protection law; several reports also said jurors concluded the company enabled child sexual exploitation on its apps NYT,BBC,Indian Express,Yahoo! Finance.

Why is the $375 million figure significant?

Reporters said the amount came from civil penalties tied to thousands of violations, with each violation carrying a maximum penalty of $5,000 under the state law BBC,En Son Haber,Newsweek.

What happens next?

Meta said it would appeal the verdict, and the case is part of a broader wave of litigation over how social media platforms affect young users BBC,Indian Express,Yahoo! Finance.