New Mexico trial nears end over children's safety risks on Meta

A jury began deliberations Monday in a landmark New Mexico trial accusing Meta of misleading users about how safe its platforms are for children. The case poses reputational and legal risk to Meta that could produce fines, injunctions or heightened regulatory scrutiny — outcomes likely to affect the company and social-media sector more than broad markets.

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A jury began deliberations Monday in a landmark New Mexico trial accusing Meta of misleading users about how safe its platforms are for children. The case poses reputational and legal risk to Meta that could produce fines, injunctions or heightened regulatory scrutiny — outcomes likely to affect the company and social-media sector more than broad markets.