A New Mexico judge has declared Facebook and Instagram’s owner, Meta, as a ‘public nuisance.’ The ruling requires Meta to allocate $567 million into a fund aimed at addressing the negative impacts its applications have had on children.
Judge Bryan Biedscheid determined in his late Thursday ruling that teenagers in the state face a significant mental health crisis. He highlighted that Meta’s platforms played a crucial role in exacerbating this issue.
This decision marks a substantial legal action against the tech giant, emphasizing the ongoing concerns about social media’s impact on youth mental health.