Meta shocked by $25B fine after N.M. refused to join multistate settlement
Summary
New Mexico imposed a $25 billion penalty on Meta for alleged consumer protection violations tied to data handling and deceptive practices, in a case the judge described as spanning over a decade. Meta plans to appeal, and experts note the ruling could influence how regulators pursue privacy enforcement against large tech firms. The story also touches on Meta's ongoing AI strategy and regulatory scrutiny across states.