The Verge·Tuesday, May 5, 2026
New Mexico has a plan to overhaul Facebook and Instagram
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AI Summary
New Mexico's attorney general is pursuing a $3.7 billion settlement against Meta in the second phase of litigation, following a $375 million jury verdict. The state seeks funding for mental health, law enforcement, and education programs, plus operational changes to Meta's platforms including age verification and enhanced child safety detection.
Claims Made In This Story
New Mexico won a $375 million jury verdict against Meta
Attorney David Ackerman is seeking $3.7 billion abatement plan in second phase
Proposed changes include age verification, 99% CSAM detection rate, and notification restrictions
Funding would support mental health providers, law enforcement, and educators
What Is Missing From This Story
Meta's response or defense arguments to these allegations and requests
Legal basis or precedent for $3.7 billion figure — how was it calculated?
Timeline for trial phases or expected resolution
Specifics on what the initial $375 million verdict addressed
Details on notification restrictions ('late-night or school-day') rationale
Meta's current compliance efforts on child safety if any
Framing Techniques Detected
Momentum framing: 'still fresh off' creates impression of rapid escalation rather than sequential legal process
Authority appeal: State attorney general named but no Meta representative voice included for balance
Passive construction: 'began arguing' and 'pressed the court' emphasize state action without context of Meta's legal position
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