US Judge Orders Meta to Pay $567 Million Over Harm to Children A New Mexico judge's decision to order Meta to pay $567 million is a stark reminder of the tech giant's failure to safeguard its most vulnerable users: children.
The penalty, which will be paid out over five years and largely go towards treating young people for mental health issues, only scratches the surface of the company's responsibility in this matter.
For years, experts have warned about social media's impact on minors.