Meta hit with half-billion fine, compared by judge to polluting factory. Its stock fell half a percent

A New Mexico court fined Meta $567 million for harms caused to young people on its platforms, on top of a prior $375 million civil penalty related to child mental health and exploitation issues. The funds will support treatment, prevention, and safety improvements targeting child users over five years.

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