US EditionNew Mexico Trial Opens Against Meta Over Child Safety and Consumer Claims
The trial alleges Meta’s algorithms exposed children to exploitation and addiction, violating consumer protection laws, amid over 40 related state lawsuits nationwide.
- On Monday in Santa Fe, a trial opened over child sexual exploitation and whether Meta misrepresented platform safety, with opening statements expected.
- Attorney General Raúl Torrez sued Meta in 2023 after his team used decoy social media accounts to document sexual solicitations and urged stronger age verification and algorithm changes this year.
- Prosecutors will show evidence that algorithms and account features enticed and addicted young people, and the lawsuit alleges Meta knowingly exposes children to sexual exploitation and mental harm.
- A judge denied Meta's request to block live streaming and recording of the trial, emphasizing transparency, while New Mexico limits compel out-of-state witnesses so Mark Zuckerberg may testify by deposition.
- More than 40 state attorneys general have sued Meta, and the trial could highlight explicit online content and influence national policy and pending suits.
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Trial against Meta in New Mexico focuses on dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media
A trial focused on whether Meta misrepresented the safety of its platforms when it comes to the dangers of child sexual exploitation is set to start in New Mexico.
Opening statements set to begin Monday in trial against Meta
SANTA FE, N.M. – Opening statements are expected to begin Monday morning in the state’s case against Meta, accused of failing to protect children from sexual exploitation. Prosecutors from the New Mexico Department of Justice allege that Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, did not adequately safeguard children and teens. Meta denies the charges, citing First Amendment protection. A New Mexico judge recently denied Meta’s request …
Associated Press: Trial against Meta in New Mexico focuses on dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media
Associated Press: Trial against Meta in New Mexico focuses on dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media. “A trial focused on the dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media and whether Meta misrepresented the safety of its platforms is set to start in New Mexico with opening statements Monday.”
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