New Mexico's Attorney General, Raúl Torrez, secured a significant $375 million verdict against Meta in a pivotal child safety case earlier this year. However, the repercussions for the tech giant may extend far beyond this initial loss.
Starting Monday, a public nuisance trial will commence in Santa Fe, where attorneys for both sides will debate the necessary modifications Meta must implement across its platforms—Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. These proposed changes include establishing age verification for users in New Mexico, restricting end-to-end encryption for minors, and limiting their usage time.
Meta's response to these developments could set consequential precedents for the broader social media landscape.