In keeping, a spokesperson for Meta says the company disagrees with the latest ruling in New Mexico, and will appeal. New Mexico’s lawsuit included calls for stronger age assurance requirements. At the same time, jurisdictions around the world are moving toward stronger age assurance and age restrictions for social media. If those legal and regulatory efforts continue to converge, the cumulative effect of litigation, legislation and age assurance requirements may prove far more consequential than any single fine. Article Topicsage verification | Facebook | Meta | New Mexico | regulation | social media