ShareMeta has been ordered to pay an additional $567 million fine by a New Mexico state court, marking the largest child safety penalty ever issued against the social media giant. The punishment stems from Meta’s failure to warn the public about the dangers its platforms pose to children. Presiding Judge Bryan Biedscheid explicitly declared the company a “public nuisance”, comparing its business model to a factory producing toxic pollution. The fine is exceptionally large because the court categorised Meta’s algorithmic practices as a widespread societal hazard. Meta strongly disagrees with the verdict and has confirmed plans to appeal, maintaining confidence in its safety record.