A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million in response to mental health harms associated with its online platforms. Judge Bryan Biedscheid stated that $420 million of the total will be allocated for treatment services aimed at young people. The remaining funds will be directed toward awareness and prevention initiatives, screening services, and other related costs over the next five years.
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New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million for mental health services
A New Mexico court has mandated that Meta pay $567 million due to mental health issues linked to its online services. The majority of the funds will support treatment services for youth, while the remainder will fund awareness and prevention efforts over the next five years.
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