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A New Mexico judge ordered new child safeguards for Meta. Advocates hope other courts follow
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Fusion42 · 28 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to implement new child safety measures including monthly time limits, AI chatbot restrictions, and mandatory warnings, alongside a $567 million fine. The ruling sets a precedent for enhanced child protections on social platforms, though implementation challenges and Meta's appeal remain.
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You face a new legal benchmark requiring explicit child safety limits on social platforms. Meta’s ordered safeguards create a narrow but urgent compliance window that could open wider regulatory exposure in US states beyond New Mexico.
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