Meta Pays $567M for Public Nuisance | Albuquerque News

A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million to fund a plan tackling the harm its social media platforms have caused young people in the state, calling it a historic public nuisance ruling. The money — with $420 million specifically for mental health and sexual exploitation treatment — comes after a jury found Meta liable earlier this year. While the Attorney General praised the decision, he urged lawmakers to create lasting regulations, not just for New Mexico but nationwide. Critics, including child psychologist Dr. Jessie Lundquist, see it as reactive, stressing prevention through family connection over costly fixes. Meta plans to appeal, claiming it’s already protecting teens. 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/8841258929d8eb14