New Mexico seeking changes to Meta’s platform after jury finds company liable

“We’re going to be asking for injunctive relief,” Torrez said on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” about the next phase of the trial to address the state’s public nuisance claim.

“That means changes to the design features of the platform itself, real age verification, changes to the algorithm, an independent monitor to oversee those changes and fundamentally a demand that they do business differently in New Mexico,” he said.

A jury ruled Tuesday that Meta must pay the state $375 million for failing to adhere to New Mexico laws designed to protect children from online exploitation.

“We respectfully disagree with the verdict and will appeal,” a Meta spokesperson said following the jury’s decision.

The second phase of the trial, which will not be with a jury, begins May 4.

“We will be asking for more financial relief for the state of New Mexico to remedy that, to help support our kids and create a safe digital environment,” Torrez said.