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. During opening statement … Read the full story at The Verge.
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New Mexico has a plan to overhaul Facebook and Instagram
New Mexico's attorney general seeks unprecedented regulatory leverage over Meta, pushing for a $3.7 billion plan to fund mental health initiatives, law enforcement training, and educator programs, alongside sweeping service changes including mandatory age verification, near-100% CSAM detection, and restricted teen notifications. The state's aggressive strategy follows a $375 million jury verdict against Meta. A landmark trial's second phase is underway. AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
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