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Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
Thursday, August 6, 2026
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta Platforms to pay $567 million related to child safety practices on its Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp platforms. The fine was issued by the state court. Meta did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the ruling.
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