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Meta Faces Trial Over Child Sexual Exploitation on Its Platforms
New Mexico takes Meta to court over allegations its platforms facilitated sexual exploitation of minors through negligent safety practices.
Key Takeaways
- New Mexico takes Meta to trial over allegations that its platforms facilitated the sexual exploitation of children
- Undercover investigators posing as minors received explicit messages from adults within hours of creating accounts
- Prosecutors allege Meta's recommendation algorithms actively connected predators with minor accounts based on engagement patterns
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