A New Mexico judge ordered new child safeguards for Meta. Advocates hope other courts follow

A New Mexico judge ordered new child safeguards for Meta, fining the company $567 million and mandating measures such as a 90-hour monthly limit and AI chatbot restrictions. The ruling resulted from a lawsuit filed by the state of New Mexico regarding alleged psychological harm to children using the social media platforms. While establishing a potential path for other court fights, implementation challenges remain concerning age verification methods and federal privacy laws.