Friday, August 7, 2026 · Kids Online
META ORDERED TO PAY $567 MILLION FOR HARMING KIDS...
A New Mexico court hit Meta with a $567 million judgment to repair the damage its platforms have done to children's mental health. Instagram and Facebook stand accused of fueling anxiety, depression, and addiction among minors. APP's push for age verification just got another massive data point: Big Tech knows exactly what it's doing to kids. Our February 2026 Cygnal poll shows 81% of voters back porn age verification with 66% strongly in favor — the hottest intensity in the survey. Time to wall this poison off.
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