New Mexico targets Meta platforms over child safety, age verification

New Mexico is pursuing legal action against Meta, claiming its platforms Facebook and Instagram harm children.  Kurt 'CyberGuy' Knutsson explains that Meta faces a potential $3.7 billion in penalties if found to be a public nuisance.

New Mexico is challenging Meta's platforms, Facebook and Instagram, over child safety concerns. Kurt 'CyberGuy' Knutsson explains that Meta faces a potential $3.7 billion in penalties if found to be a public nuisance. The state pushes for age verification and algorithms prioritizing child safety, but Meta resists regulation, threatening to exit New Mexico rather than comply with new rules.