Meta Ordered to Pay $567M for Online Harm | Santa Fe News

New Mexico’s AG just slapped Meta with a $567 million order to fund programs protecting kids from social media harm, after a judge ruled Facebook and Instagram created a public nuisance — adding to an earlier $375M penalty. The state originally sought $3.7 billion for mental health and education initiatives, but the judge scaled back demands like mandatory age verification. Meta vows to appeal, threatening to pull services if penalties are too steep — but the judge insists this is about fixing damage, not shutting down platforms. Advocates see it as a major win in the fight for digital safety for children, while the legal battle continues nationwide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5cb9e7cf9fdffcd6