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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Morgan Lee

Trial against Meta in New Mexico focuses on dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media

Meta New Mexico Lawsuit - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

A trial focused on the dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media and whether Meta misrepresented the safety of its platforms is set to start in New Mexico with opening statements Monday.

It's the first stand-alone trial from state prosecutors in a stream of lawsuits against major social media companies, including Meta, over harm to children, and one that is likely to highlight explicit online content and its effects.

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