Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen mental health fund(Reuters) – A New Mexico state court ordered Meta on Thursday to pay $567 million into a teen mental health fund and change how its platforms function for young users after finding the company is to blame for harming children’s well-being. Mr. Torrez had accused the social media company of designing products to addict young users and failing to protect children from sexual exploitation on its platforms. The case was being closely watched amid a growing wave of litigation accusing social media companies of harming young users. It focused solely on whether Meta’s platforms created a “public nuisance” under New Mexico law. Meta also argued that its social media platforms are not the only ones used by the state’s young residents, and the case ignores the impact of other apps.