US court orders Meta to pay $567 mln over harms to children's mental health

Published Aug 7, 12:44 AM UTC

A US court has ordered Meta to pay US$567 million in a case brought by New Mexico over harms to children's mental health caused by its social media platforms. The ruling is being closely watched as numerous states, municipalities, and school districts across the United States pursue similar claims against the company. Meta has announced it will appeal the decision, stating it has been working to identify and remove harmful content from its platforms. The case represents a significant legal development in the growing scrutiny of social media companies' impact on youth mental health.