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Meta fined $25 billion in New Mexico over Cambridge Analytica scandal

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Briefings

A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion following a jury verdict linking the company to deception in a Cambridge Analytica scandal. This ruling follows an $18 billion settlement with 48 other states, making it the largest single fine in tech history. Meta labeled the penalty a 'tax on speech.'

Key points

• A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found the company deceived users in a case linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
• The ruling follows an $18 billion settlement with 48 other states, making it the largest single fine in tech history.

Context

Meta faces the largest single fine in tech history after a jury found the company deceived users in a case linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The ruling follows an $18 billion settlement with 48 other states, making it the largest single fine in tech history.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single New Mexico judge's order and media reporting; no official confirmation from Meta or the court is provided. The $25 billion figure is reported by media, not confirmed by the court. No details on the specific deceptive practices or user impact beyond the general claim of deception are available.

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