How a Legal Backlash Against Big Tech Is Forcing Big Changes

New York Times Thursday 22 October 2026, 14:33 UTC By Cecilia Kang 1 min read

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Meta’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg. On Wednesday, a New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay a record $25 billion penalty for abusing consumer privacy.

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How a Legal Backlash Against Big Tech Is Forcing Big Changes

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