TUES: Jury begins deliberations in landmark New Mexico trial over children's safety risks on Meta, + More
A jury in New Mexico has begun deliberations in a landmark trial against Meta, accusing the company of misleading users about the safety of its platforms for children. The trial is one of the first to reach court in a wave of litigation involving social media platforms and their impact on children.
A New Mexico court case against Meta has reached the jury deliberation stage. The company is accused of prioritizing profits over safety, violating state consumer protection laws. Meta's attorneys argue that the company provides built-in protections for teenagers and removes harmful content. The case is one of the first to reach trial in a wave of litigation involving social media platforms and their impacts on children. New Mexico prosecutors have raised concerns about the safety of complex algorithms and messaging features. The trial has heard testimony from scores of witnesses, including local teachers, psychiatric experts, and top Meta officials.
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