Meta Ordered to Pay $942 Million in New Mexico Child-Safety Lawsuit

1 · Daring Fireball · Aug. 7, 2026, 3:13 p.m.
Summary
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta Platforms to pay over $900 million in a child-safety lawsuit, including creating a $567 million fund to mitigate harm from its platforms. The ruling includes restrictions on underage users' time on Facebook and Instagram. Meta plans to appeal, facing more lawsuits ahead that could escalate damages significantly.