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Meta fined $567 million over child safety issues
Meta, the tech giant that operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other platforms, faces another financial penalty for allegedly failing to keep kids safe. A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million for its failure to warn the public about the dangers its products pose to children.
TL;DR
- Meta has been ordered to pay $567 million.
- The fine was issued by a New Mexico judge.
- The penalty is due to Meta's alleged failure to warn about dangers to children on its platforms.
- Meta operates Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.