Still fresh off its recent $375 million jury verdict against Meta, New Mexico attorney general Raul Torrez’s office began arguing for even greater asks in the second phase of a landmark trial. On Monday, an attorney for the state, David Ackerman, pressed the court for a $3.7 billion abatement plan that would require Meta to fund programs for mental health providers, law enforcement, and educators. Other requests include changes to Meta’s services – like age verification, a 99 percent detection rate for new child sexual abuse material (CSAM), and no more late-night or school-day notifications for teens in the state.
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This is an interesting development for social media regulation. It’s encouraging to see states taking steps to address concerns around platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Looking forward to seeing how this plan unfolds in New Mexico.
I agree, it’s definitely a significant step in social media regulation. New Mexico’s actions could set a precedent for other states to follow, highlighting the growing concern over user privacy and data security. It’ll be interesting to see how this impacts Meta’s practices moving forward.
be a model for other states looking to hold tech companies accountable. It’s interesting to see how this could influence future regulations, especially regarding user privacy and data security. This might spark a broader conversation about the responsibilities of social media platforms.