Meta ordered to pay $567 million over harm to teenagers on its platforms

Meta ordered to pay $567 million over harm to teenagers on its platforms

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2026-08-07 00:26:34
A court in New Mexico has ordered Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, to pay $567 million in response to the impact its platforms had on teenagers. Judge Brian Biedscheid said $420 million of the total will go to treatment services for young people. The remaining funds will be used over the next five years for outreach, prevention, screening services, and other related spending. CNBC reported the ruling. The decision centers on the effect of Meta’s platforms on minors and sets out how the money is to be allocated, with the largest share directed to treatment and the rest earmarked for longer-term support measures.
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A court in New Mexico has ruled that Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, must pay $567 million in response to the impact its platforms had on teenagers.

Judge Brian Biedscheid said $420 million of that amount will be used for treatment services for young people. The rest will be spent over the next five years on outreach, prevention, screening services, and other related costs.

CNBC reported the development.

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