United States – A US judge has ordered Meta to pay more than $567 million to New Mexico after ruling that the social media company contributed to a public nuisance and failed to adequately protect children from online harm. In March, a jury had already found Meta liable for harming children by allowing conditions that made them vulnerable to online predators and other dangers. New Mexico officials welcomed the ruling, saying it represented a victory for parents and children concerned about the impact of social media. The ruling ordered Meta to limit push notifications and social media usage for users under 18 to 90 hours per month and hide like counts for younger users. The outcome of these cases could influence how technology companies are regulated and held responsible for protecting young users in the future.