New Mexico attorney general breaks down lawsuit against Meta over child exploitation claims
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📌 Key Takeaways
- New Mexico is suing Meta for allegedly exposing children to sexual predators and exploitation.
- Attorney General Raúl Torrez claims Meta's algorithms actively facilitate harmful interactions.
- The lawsuit suggests that Meta was aware of platform defects but failed to rectify them for commercial reasons.
- This case represents a growing legal move by state governments to hold Big Tech accountable for child safety.
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Technology, Child Safety, Litigation
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Opening statements are now underway in New Mexico's lawsuit against Meta. The state is alleging Facebook's parent company opens children up to the dangers of sexual exploitation. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joins "The Takeout" to discuss the case.