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national El Financiero 2026-03-25

Meta Fined for Failing to Prevent Child Exploitation on Platforms

A US court has ruled that Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is liable for failing to prevent child exploitation on its platforms. The company knew of risks such as adult-minor contact, sexual content, and sextortion, but did not act sufficiently to stop them. This case raises concerns about the safety of minors on social media and the need for greater regulation.


Durante el juicio promovido por el Fiscal General del Estado de Nuevo México, Raúl Torrez, se ha hablado de que la empresa sabía de riesgos como el contacto de adultos con menores, el envío de contenido sexual o la “sextorsión”, y que aun así no hizo lo suficiente para frenarlo. <p>Lo que pasó en Nuevo México no es cualquier cosa. Un jurado decidió que Meta, la empresa dueña de Facebook, Instagram y WhatsApp, tiene responsabilidad en haber permitido, directa o indirectamente, la explotación sexu...

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