New Mexico has a plan to overhaul Facebook and Instagram
New Mexico is seeking a $3.7 billion abatement plan from Meta and sweeping changes to Facebook and Instagram to address alleged harms to minors. The state argues these measures are necessary to combat public health and safety issues, while Meta claims the demands are unfeasible and could force it to exit the state. The judge has expressed concerns about overreach but acknowledged the seriousness of the violations found in the first trial phase.
- ▪New Mexico is requesting a $3.7 billion abatement plan from Meta to fund mental health, law enforcement, and education programs.
- ▪The state wants changes including age verification, a 99 percent detection rate for child sexual abuse material, and restrictions on teen notifications during school and late-night hours.
- ▪A Santa Fe jury previously found Meta committed 75,000 violations of New Mexico’s Unfair Practices Act by misleading users about teen safety and enabling child predators.
- ▪Meta argues the requested changes are so extreme it might have to cease operations in New Mexico if forced to comply.
- ▪Judge Bryan Biedscheid has expressed skepticism about the scope of the state’s demands, citing concerns about judicial overreach and First Amendment and Section 230 implications.
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