Meta faces trial in New Mexico over child safety

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New Mexico has started an important court case against Meta. The process of choosing a jury began on Monday for this trial.

New Mexico used fake social media accounts to investigate Meta. They found people sending bad messages to these child profiles.

The state says Meta made a dangerous place for child predators. They claim Meta knew about the harm but did not fix it.

This case could create new ways for states to sue tech companies. Meta denies the charges and calls the state's approach dramatic.

The state says Meta's systems spread harmful content to children. This legal method might avoid old laws that protect tech firms.

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What is New Mexico doing against Meta?

New Mexico has started an important court case against Meta.

What did New Mexico find when they investigated Meta?

They found people sending bad messages to child profiles.

What does New Mexico claim about Meta's actions?

The state says Meta made a dangerous place for child predators and knew about the harm but did not fix it.

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