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February 4, 2026
Meta sued over child sexual exploitation claims
A lawsuit brought by the US state of New Mexico accuses Meta of profiting from exposing children and teens to sexual exploitation
TL;DR
- New Mexico has sued Meta, alleging its social media platforms expose children to harm like sexual exploitation and trafficking.
- The lawsuit claims Meta profits from these dangers and pushes addictive algorithms to children's feeds.
- Meta denies the allegations and asserts it has safeguards for younger users.
- The trial is the second major lawsuit against Meta in 2026 concerning alleged harm to minors.
- Meta faces other regulatory challenges globally, including fines and lawsuits in the EU and Russia.
- Concerns about online child safety have led several countries to consider or implement age restrictions for social media use.
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