# Meta declared a ‘public nuisance’ in $567m ruling

https://mins.news/en/item/15636

- BBC News, 2026-08-06 23:34 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd7lz3wr2rlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta, the parent company of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, to pay another $567m. The ruling concerns the company’s alleged harm to children. The judge characterized Meta’s conduct as a “public nuisance,” making the decision a significant legal setback for the technology company. The case centers on the impact of its platforms on children.

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