Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen mental health fund

Aug 6 (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 wellbeing.

The penalty, imposed by a state judge, is on top of a $375 million fine ordered by a jury that found Meta misled users about the safety of its platforms.

New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 mln for teen mental health fund  Reuters

Aug 6 : A New Mexico state court ordered Meta on Thursday to pay $567 million and change how its platforms function for young users in the state after finding the company is to blame for harming children's mental health.Judge Bryan Biedscheid in Santa Fe ruled the company had created a public nuisance in New Mexico, si