Meta Faces Jury in Landmark New Mexico Child Safety Trial
Jury deliberations are underway in New Mexico's lawsuit accusing Meta of misleading users about child safety on its platforms.
A jury in New Mexico has begun deliberating in what's shaping up to be a landmark case against Meta. The state alleges the social media giant deceived users about how safe its platforms actually are for kids.
Both sides delivered closing arguments before deliberations kicked off Monday. New Mexico is pressing the case that Meta knowingly misrepresented the safety of its services for younger users.
The trial is being closely watched as one of the most significant legal challenges Meta has faced over children's safety. A verdict against the company could set a powerful precedent for how courts handle Big Tech's responsibility toward minors.
Meta has been battling child safety lawsuits from multiple states, but this New Mexico case is among the first to reach a jury. The outcome could reshape the regulatory landscape for social platforms.