Meta challenges New Mexico's $3.7 billion teen mental health plan in social media trial
Meta is contesting New Mexico's $3.7 billion proposed remediation plan for teen mental health protections in court, arguing the state's mandated safety controls are not technically feasible. The trial could shape how US states pursue platforms over youth harms.
Meta Platforms said it is contesting the $3.7 billion remediation plan proposed by New Mexico's attorney general in the state's social media lawsuit. A company spokesperson said the requested safety controls cannot be implemented with current technology and would be impossible to deploy at scale.
New Mexico alleges that Meta's Instagram and Facebook platforms exposed minors to adult predators and steered teens toward harmful content. The state is seeking funding for age verification, content moderation tools and mental health resources.
The trial is one of the largest public health cases brought by a US state against a social media company. A ruling could set precedent for similar suits in other states and reshape obligations on platforms regarding youth safety controls.
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