New Mexico lawsuit accuses Meta of designing addictive platforms, trial begins
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 06:31 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
A trial started Monday in Santa Fe after New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez sued Meta, alleging the company's products are intentionally addictive to young users and constitute a public nuisance. The case could force sweeping changes to Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, and Meta warns it may have to withdraw from the state if the judge orders significant restrictions.