The US state of New Mexico has asked a judge to rule that Meta Platforms, Inc. (META.US) is guilty of public nuisance and to order the company to pay USD3.7 billion in compensation, while requiring adjustments to its Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp platforms to better protect teenage users.The case stems from a lawsuit filed by Democratic New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez, who alleged that Meta designed its platforms in a way that makes teenage users addicted and failed to protect children from sexual exploitation.Related NewsCore Inflation Rate YoY for Apr in United States is 2.8%, higher than the previous value of 2.6%. The forecast was 2.7%.Meta stated that it has implemented extensive measures to ensure the safety of its teenage users. (mn/u)(Real-time Streaming US Stocks Quote; Except All OTC quotes are at least 15 minutes delayed.)
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