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Meta Ordered to Pay New Mexico $25 Billion for Deceiving Users About Privacy on Facebook
AI summary
Meta has been ordered to pay the state of New Mexico $25 billion due to deceptive practices regarding user privacy on Facebook. This award surpasses the $5 billion fine imposed by the Federal Trade Commission on Facebook in 2019. The significant penalty reflects the severity of the privacy deception. Meta's actions were found to be misleading to users, resulting in the substantial monetary judgment. The ruling highlights a major consequence for the company's handling of user privacy.
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