The Dark Side of Social Media: When Profit Trumps Protection A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta, the social media giant, to pay nearly $1 billion in fines for putting children and teen users at risk.
This ruling serves as a stark reminder that the pursuit of profit can come at a steep price – especially when it comes to vulnerable individuals. The scope of Meta's negligence is staggering.
The company's platforms have been criticized for their lax policies on child safety, allowing predators and abusers to operate freely.