New Mexico trial begins against Meta over child exploitation claims

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New Mexico's first stand-alone trial against Meta begins, accusing the company of fostering child exploitation on its platforms. The state's case relies on an undercover investigation using decoy accounts to document solicitations and Meta's alleged inadequate responses, potentially creating a new legal path for states. This trial could have significant national and global implications for how social media companies are held accountable for their impact on children.


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