Zuck Up: Meta Slapped With $375 Million Bill For Failing Kids
Mark Zuckerberg's behemoth social media company, which houses Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads, lost BIG in New Mexico court today. The lawsuit is the first of its kind - a state sued and won against a major tech company for the harm its platform caused young people.
The jury ordered Meta to pay the maximum penalty - $5,000 per violation - which totaled $375 million in civil penalties. Meta was specifically found liable for misleading consumers about the safety of their platform...