India, March 26 -- In a major decision, a jury in New Mexico has found Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, responsible for putting children at risk and misleading users about how safe its platforms really are.

This is seen as a big moment because it is the first time a state-level case has successfully held a major tech company accountable for child safety issues. The jury asked Meta to pay $375 million as a penalty, which is lower than the $2 billion the state had demanded.

Meta Lawsuit Explained: What the New Mexico Case Was About

The case was led by New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez. It focused on whether Meta broke consumer protection laws and gave a false sense of safety to young users. Afte...