🚨Meta Fined $567M in New Mexico for Youth Safety Violations

Meta hit with massive fine and new restrictions in NM

Meta faces a new round of legal troubles as a New Mexico judge orders the company to pay a $567 million fine, bringing total penalties in this case to $942 million. The court's decision is aimed at protecting young users by requiring Meta to remove Like counts and restrict push notifications for minors. If you manage social media platforms or work on privacy features, these changes could set a precedent for similar regulations elsewhere. The ruling also mandates that Like counts be hidden from underage users unless parents give explicit permission. Push notifications are limited to three hours daily between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., with an overall monthly limit of 90 hours. This is significant as it acknowledges Meta's role in the mental health crisis among youth, setting a legal precedent for social media regulation. Meta plans to appeal this decision but faces mounting pressure from multiple lawsuits across the country, including a joint lawsuit by 33 states and separate cases brought by other states.