Meta Faces Potential Billions in Fines Over Child Safety Lapse

The highly publicized court case against Meta has taken a significant turn with the upcoming three-week trial set to begin on Monday, where attorneys will argue over changes that New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez seeks to mandate on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The proposed measures include implementing age verification for all users in the state, prohibiting end-to-end encryption for minors, and capping their screen time at 90 minutes a day. If successful, these orders could have far-reaching implications not only for Meta but also for the broader social media industry, with some experts warning of potential billions of dollars in fines.