New Mexico has a plan to overhaul Facebook and Instagram

New Mexico is pursuing a landmark $3.7 billion settlement and sweeping operational changes against Meta, including age verification, 99% CSAM detection rates, and restricted teen notifications—setting a potential precedent for thousands of pending social media litigation cases nationwide. The trial's outcome will significantly impact how courts balance platform accountability for youth safety against First Amendment protections and platform feasibility, creating substantial regulatory and operational risk for technology companies. For IT organizations supporting social media and digital platforms, this case signals an escalating regulatory environment where safety compliance and monitoring capabilities will become critical competitive and legal requirements.

Lauren FeinerThe VergeMay 5, 20262 min read

Still fresh off its recent $375 million jury verdict against Meta, New Mexico attorney general Raul Torrez's office began arguing for even greater asks in the second phase of a landmark trial. On Monday, an attorney for the state, David Ackerman, pressed the court for a $3.7 billion abatement plan that would require Meta to fund programs for mental health providers, law enforcement, and educators. Other requests include changes to Meta's services - like age verification, a 99 percent detection rate for new child sexual abuse material (CSAM), and no more late-night or school-day notifications for teens in the state. During opening statement … Read the full story at The Verge.