Meta Faces Crucial Trial Over Child Safety Failures — Is Profit Prioritized Over Protection?

The trial against social media giant Meta has opened a vital chapter in the ongoing reckoning over online child exploitation and mental health harm. As state prosecutors in New Mexico bring their case forward, the underlying question is clear: Has Meta put profits ahead of protecting children from predators and addictive content?Is Meta Sacrificing American Children’s Safety for Corporate Gains?This first-of-its-kind standalone trial shines a spotlight on how social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram may have become breeding grounds for harmful behavior targeting our nation’s youth. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez accuses Meta of knowingly employing algorithms that...