Question of the Day

The case against Meta turned into a deception verdict under New Mexico’s Unfair Practices Act because the jury found Meta not only misled consumers about platform safety but also violated state laws through unconscionable trade practices. Specifically, Meta was accused of misleading users about how safe their platforms were for children, which involved deceptive design and communication strategies that exploited children’s vulnerabilities. The jury's decision included a civil penalty of $375 million for these violations after a nearly seven-week trial [1], [2], [3]. Meta was found to have ignored or concealed the dangers associated with its platforms, including child sexual exploitation, despite being aware of these issues [2], [3]. Additionally, the ruling highlighted how Meta, according to the state's allegations, prioritized profit over child safety and engaged in deceptive practices by giving false assurances to users [2], [4].