New Mexico jury finds Meta violated protection law over exploitation claims

A New Mexico jury has found Meta violated the state's protection law in a case centered on exploitation claims, siding with prosecutors who argued the company prioritized profits over user safety. The verdict followed a nearly seven-week trial and represents a significant legal setback for the tech giant, which faces mounting pressure from state attorneys general over how it handles child safety on its platforms. The decision could expose Meta to potential penalties and establish precedent for similar cases in other jurisdictions. New Mexico's case focused on Meta's practices related to how the platform addressed exploitation on its services, an issue that has drawn regulatory scrutiny nationwide. The outcome signals growing legal vulnerability for social media companies facing state-level enforcement actions over user protection standards.