Meta Suffers Historic Defeat in Child Safety Lawsuit
In what the New Mexico Department of Justice has called a "historic verdict," Meta has lost a lawsuit concerning child endangerment and consumer deception. The trial primarily focused on safety issues across Facebook and Instagram, with damaging testimonies from employees and evidence from a state-led sting operation.
The undercover operation involved creating fake minor accounts that subsequently received explicit material from various men. Several individuals were arrested in 2024, some of whom had arranged meetings in questionable motels with what they believed to be children as young as 12. A separate phase of the case, addressing age verification requirements and minor protection, is scheduled to commence in early May.
Each infraction cost Meta a modest $5,000, due to state limits on damages. Evidence presented demonstrated that Meta employees and child safety experts had repeatedly warned about the dangers inherent in the platforms, but management largely ignored these warnings. One software engineer even testified that their 14-year-old daughter received unwanted advances on Instagram and that the ad targeting system was equally useful for child predators to identify potential victims. A former vice president directly stated that he "absolutely did not think safety was a priority."
"Meta's leadership knew their products were harming children, ignored warnings from their own employees, and lied to the public about what they knew. Today, the jury joined families, educators, and child safety experts in saying enough is enough."
— Raul Torrez, New Mexico Attorney General
Fresh materials — Gaming News
Pellegrino Matarazzo Makes History: First American Coach to Win Major European Title with Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad has triumphed over Atlético de Madrid in a thrilling Copa del Rey final, decided by a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in Seville. The Basque club took an early lead in the 13th second with a header from Ander Barrenetxea, catching the Atleti defense off guard. Atlético de Madri
Bubsy 4D: A Deep Dive into Length, AI, Speedrunning, and Retro Roots with Developer Fabraz
Several platforming mascots and icons have struggled to adapt to the modern gaming landscape. Characters like Jak & Daxter, Spyro the Dragon, Sly Cooper, Gex, and even the witty lynx, Bubsy, have faced an uncertain future. However, Bubsy is making a comeback, starring in a brand-new platformer
First Look at Hershey Live-Action Biopic Revealed
In an era where origin stories for seemingly everything are being brought to the big screen, the highly anticipated Hershey biopic is set to hit theaters later this year. This film delves into the history of the renowned American chocolate company and chronicles how Milton S. Hershey transform
Leo Messi Acquires Full Ownership of Spanish Fifth-Division Club UE Cornellà
Football icon Leo Messi has taken a significant step into club ownership by purchasing 100% of Spanish fifth-division side UE Cornellà. The club, located in Cornellà de Llobregat, a suburb of Barcelona, has a history dating back to 1951 but has never advanced beyond the third tier of Spanish f
The Blood of Dawnwalker: Rebel Wolves Director is Very Confident in the Upcoming RPG
In the current gaming news landscape, often dominated by reports of delays, studio closures, and layoffs, it's a welcome change to hear a game director express strong confidence in his team and product. Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, director at Rebel Wolves, shared his unexpectedly smooth experience devel
Crimson Desert: Piggy Bank of Riches - The Longer You Wait, The Richer You Get!
In Crimson Desert, an unusual quest reward is making waves, allowing players to earn money even while they're offline. A peculiar in-game quest in Crimson Desert offers a unique reward: a pig that generates wealth for the player over time. The longer the game remains unopened, the more ri