A trial is underway in New Mexico against Meta Platforms, alleging that Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp are designed to addict young users and fail to protect children from exploitation. The state's Attorney General is seeking sweeping changes to the platforms' operations. Meta has warned that such an order could potentially force its withdrawal from New Mexico.

A trial beginning ⁠in New Mexico on Monday could prompt a judge to order sweeping changes ⁠to how Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp operate – a move Meta Platforms has warned could force it to withdraw from the state. The case, which will be tried before a judge in Santa Fe, stems from a lawsuit filed by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, a Democrat, accusing the social media giant of designing its products to addict young users and failing to protect children from sexual exploitation on...