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Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant

BBC Technology
August 6, 2026(26 days ago)
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A New Mexico judge ordered the Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp parent company to pay another $567m for the way it has harmed children.

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Meta (Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp) was ordered to pay $567 million by a New Mexico judge for harming children through its platforms. This is a significant legal action holding the social media giant accountable for child safety failures. The ruling represents the largest child safety penalty against Meta and reflects growing legal pressure on tech companies to protect young users.

A New Mexico judge ordered the Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp parent company to pay another $567m for the way it has harmed children.