New Mexico Jury Rules Against Meta

0:00It's March 24th. Welcome to Canada News Today, powered by AI. A jury in New Mexico ruled this week that met a social media platforms, damaged kids' mental health, and break the state's consumer protection laws. They sided with the state, saying the company used misleading claims and unfair tactics that preyed on young users' lack of experience. Metas lawyers pointed out that the company warns about risks and works to remove bad content, though some harmful stuff still slips through. This verdict covers thousands of separate violations, which could lead to penalties totaling $375 million. As one of the first cases like this to go to trial, amid a bigger push against social media giants, eyes are now on what penalties might follow, and how. It affects similar lawsuits nationwide.