Meta knowingly harmed children's mental health, US jury decides in landmark ruling

A New Mexico jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million after finding it knowingly harmed children’s mental health and concealed child exploitation risks.

The ruling intensifies legal pressure on Meta and could shape broader cases alleging social platforms are designed to be addictive and harmful for minors.

A second phase of the trial is scheduled for May, with potential implications for similar lawsuits against Meta and other platforms.