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

New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million for teen mental health fund
Channel News Asia Thursday 06 August 2026, 23:50 UTC 1 min read
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New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million for teen mental health fund Aug 6 : A New Mexico court ordered Meta on Thursday to pay $567 million into a state fund to tackle mental health issues faced by teenagers using its products. The ruling by the New Mexico First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe follows a trial in which a state jury fined the company $375 million over alleged teen mental health problems and sexual exploitation stemming from its products.

New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million for teen mental health fund Aug 6 : A New Mexico court ordered Meta on Thursday to pay $567 million into a state fund to tackle mental health issues faced by teenagers using its products. The ruling by the New Mexico First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe follows a trial in which a state jury fined the company $375 million over alleged teen mental health problems and sexual exploitation stemming from its products. Source: Reuters
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