A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a fund dedicated to repairing the psychological harm inflicted on young users of its platforms. Of that amount, $420 million is earmarked for mental health treatment services for affected minors, with the remainder funding awareness and prevention campaigns. The ruling follows a March 2026 verdict that had already ordered Meta to pay $375 million for knowingly prioritizing user engagement over the safety of minors. Meta must also delete accounts and personal data of all users under 13 and deploy AI-based age assurance tools within a two-year development window. The company has stated it disagrees with the ruling and plans to appeal.
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